The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a traffic fatality where a pedestrian was killed on I-10 near Norman C. Francis Parkway Wednesday night.
An NOPD report says, “At around 11:53 p.m., Sixth District officers responded to a traffic accident involving a pick-up truck and a pedestrian at the location. The preliminary investigation has revealed that the driver was heading eastbound on I-10 when he struck a pedestrian (unknown male) trying to cross the highway. Subsequently, multiple other cars struck the victim, and he was pronounced dead at the scene.”
The driver of the pick-up, a male, remained on scene and is cooperating with investigators.
No further information is available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office will identify the decedent and determine the official cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.





