NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. today in the 4900 block of Chef Menteur Highway.
According to authorities, a woman was struck by a vehicle that did not stop and subsequently fled the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency responders are on-site, and no additional information has been released regarding the vehicle or potential witnesses. The investigation is ongoing.