New Orleans Police investigating fatal hit-and-run crash

New Orleans, LA – According to the police officials, this unfortunate accident occurred right before 7 a.m. Thursday morning.

Police say it happened at the intersection of Elysian Fields Avenue and North Peters Street.

New Orleans Police Department officers responded to a report of a crash.

The responding officers found the victim.

The victim was taken to a hospital, where he later died.

Police say the victim was struck by a vehicle that fled the scene.

This incident is under investigation.

This is a developing story and it will be updated as new information become available.