New Orleans Police Traffic Fatality Detectives are investigating a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of one adult female early Sunday morning.
At around 3:22 a.m., Fifth District officers were dispatched to the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and North Derbigny Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the victim down at the location.
Officers determined that the victim was struck by an unknown vehicle that fled the scene.
The victim was pronounced dead on scene.
The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will determine the official cause of death and release the victim’s name, upon completion of an autopsy and notification of family.
Citizens with information that can help solve a crime are asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-STOP.