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Hit & run kills bicyclist in Bywater

Hit & run kills bicyclist in Bywater
NOPD

New Orleans Police Department traffic fatality detectives are investigating a deadly hit-and-run in the Bywater.

Police say shortly before 4:30 a.m. Saturday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a bicyclist struck in that location.


The victim died on the scene.

"The pictured vehicle is believed to be the vehicle that struck the victim in this incident," said police in a statement. "It is described as a dark gray or black four-door sedan, possibly a Nissan or Toyota, with damage to the windshield and headlight on the passenger side."

Police say anyone who has information should call the NOPD Traffic Fatality Unit at (504) 658-6250, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867 (STOP).

Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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