NOPD seeks driver in fatal Elysian Fields crash
Police described the suspect as a woman with dark hair and gray roots who fled the scene in a blue Toyota sedan early Wednesday morning.
By Zara Ahmed ·
New Orleans police are searching for a woman and a blue four-door Toyota sedan following a fatal collision at a gas station on Elysian Fields Avenue.
The incident occurred in the 3100 block of the street around 2 a.m. on Wednesday, October 29. Officers reported that the vehicle struck a person in the gas station parking lot. The department did not specify whether the victim was a pedestrian.
The driver reportedly left the scene without rendering aid or reporting the accident. Police described the suspect as a woman with dark hair and gray roots. The vehicle involved has a spare tire mounted on the front passenger side.
Authorities are asking the public for assistance in identifying the driver and locating the car. Residents can report information to 504-658-6214, 504-259-9113, or 504-658-6210. Those who prefer to remain anonymous may contact CrimeStoppers at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.
The New Orleans Police Department is treating the case as a fatal hit-and-run. Investigators are reviewing available evidence while awaiting public tips that could help identify the suspect or the specific vehicle.
Source: WVUE-DT
