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Pedestrian dead after Ninth Ward hit-and-run

NOPD
WWL

A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run in the Ninth Ward, and New Orleans police are now searching for the car involved in that crash.

An NOPD spokesperson says the crash happened around 8:35 p.m. Thursday at the intersection of Alvar and Abundance Streets. According to the spokesperson, a Kia Optima struck a man who was walking his bike along Alvar Street, dragging him several feet. The victim died at the scene. The driver of the car, police say, failed to stop and help the victim.


Police say the Kia Optima involved in the crash may have front-end damage and a missing fog light.

If you know anything about the crash, call the NOPD at 504-658-6205 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.