A pedestrian walking in the travel lane of I-510 in New Orleans East is struck and killed by a passing vehicle, according to New Orleans Police.
The NOPD says it happened about midnight Wednesday on I-510 North near Lake Forest Boulevard.
"Through the investigation, detectives determined that the victim was walking in the travel lanes along I-510 North for reasons unknown when he was struck by an automobile traveling on the roadway,” police said in an initial report.
Police are working to find out why the man was walking in traffic.
The Orleans Parish Coroner will officially identify the victim once an autopsy is done and the victim’s family is notified.





