The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal hit and run crash in the Marigny.
It happened at or near N. Peters and Elysian Fields according to an NOPD report.
"At about 6:56 a.m., NOPD Eighth District officers responded to a medical call at the location. Upon arrival and investigation, officers discovered an injured adult male victim at the location. It appeared that the victim was struck by an unknown automobile that continued its travel," says an NOPD report.
The victim was transported via EMS to a local hospital, where he was declared deceased.
The Orleans Parish Coroner will officially identify the victim in this incident upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.
Traffic Fatality Investigators are in charge of the ongoing investigation and can be reached at 504-658-6208 with any additional information.
