Early this morning, New Orleans Police say a woman driving a car hit a man riding a bicycle.
"The NOPD is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred in the early hours today (October 10, 2022) at the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Werner Drive that left one person dead," according to a news release.
It happened around 1:15am.
"An adult male bicyclist was traveling northbound in the intersection when a Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling westbound on Chef Menteur Highway entered the intersection and struck the bicyclist. The victim was pronounced deceased on scene."
Investigators say the driver of the Jeep, an adult female, remained on scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
