The Louisiana State Police have a new lead in a fatal hit and run accident that left a 53-year-old man dead.
The initial investigation revealed the crash occurred as bicyclist Lloyd Ferrier was traveling northbound on the Mississippi Levee and attempted to cross River Road.
At the same time, an unidentified vehicle was traveling westbound on River Road and struck the bicyclist.
After striking the bicyclist, the driver fled the crash scene.
The bicyclist sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Now, The State Police has a description of a suspect vehicle.
Based on witness information as well as evidence collected at the scene, investigators believe the hit and run vehicle to be a tan 2004-2006 Mazda MPV minivan with substantial damage to the front end.
Anyone with information about this felony hit and run accident, including any information about the vehicle or its driver is asked to contact Louisiana State Police, Troop B at 504-471-2775