New Orleans Police are investigating a fatal traffic accident. Officers responded to a report of a traffic accident shortly before 5:50 a.m.
On I-10 westbound near the intersection with Interstate 510, officers found a 40 year-old female pedestrian who had been struck by a Nissan SUV.
The driver of the SUV remained at the scene. All lanes on I-10 were closed for accident investigation and cleanup.
Police are seeking anyone with information about the accident.