New Orleans police seek driver in 2 a.m. fatal crash
Authorities describe a blue Toyota sedan with a distinctive spare tire and are urging witnesses to call.
By Sophie Lawson ·
A fatal collision in a gas station parking lot has prompted a public plea for witnesses in New Orleans. The New Orleans Police Department reported that a driver struck and killed a person on Elysian Fields Avenue early Wednesday morning.
The incident unfolded at approximately 2 a.m. on October 29. Police say the victim was in the parking lot of a gas station in the 3100 block of Elysian Fields Avenue when they were hit. The department has not yet confirmed whether the victim was on foot at the time of impact.
The driver fled the scene without stopping to help or notifying authorities. Officials described the suspect as a woman with dark hair that has gray roots. The vehicle involved is a blue, four-door Toyota sedan. A key identifying feature noted by police is a spare tire mounted on the front passenger side of the car.
Investigators are currently working to identify the driver and locate the specific vehicle. They have released the details to help residents recognize the suspect or the car. The department is actively reviewing information from the public to move the case forward.
Anyone with information regarding the driver's identity or the location of the vehicle can reach the NOPD at 504-658-6214, 504-259-9113, or 504-658-6210. Tips can also be submitted to CrimeStoppers by calling 504-822-1111 or the toll-free number 1-877-903-7867.
Source: WVUE-DT
