NOPD says a woman is dead, and the driver that hit her fled the crash scene.
"Members of the New Orleans Police Department’s Fatality Unit are investigating a Hit and Run Traffic Fatality that left an unknown woman deceased," according to a news release.
It happened Sunday night shortly after 8:00pm at the intersection of Crowder Boulevard and Chef Menteur Highway.
"According to investigators, a male driver was traveling westbound on Chef Menteur Highway when he struck a female pedestrian who was attempting to cross the street. The male driver drove away fleeing the scene."
The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office is working to identify the victim.
"Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to call NOPD Traffic Fatality Investigators at 504-658-6205."