NOPD seeks driver in Elysian Fields crash
Police are looking for a woman and a blue sedan linked to a fatal collision at a gas station early Wednesday morning.
By Christian Morales ·
New Orleans police are asking the public for help to locate a driver and vehicle involved in a fatal crash on Oct. 29. The incident took place in the parking lot of a gas station in the 3100 block of Elysian Fields Ave. Officers described the suspect as a woman with dark hair and gray roots.
According to NOPD, the collision occurred around 2 a.m. The driver of a blue, four-door Toyota sedan struck a person in the lot. Police did not specify whether the victim was a pedestrian. The driver left the scene without stopping to help or reporting the accident.
Investigators noted a specific detail about the car. A spare tire is mounted on the front passenger side of the vehicle. Police are searching for both the woman and the Toyota sedan.
The department provided several numbers for tips. Callers can reach officers at 504-658-6214, 504-259-9113, or 504-658-6210. The CrimeStoppers hotline is available at 504-822-1111 or toll-free at 1-877-903-7867.
NOPD officials urged anyone with information about the driver's identity or the location of the car to contact them. The police department is continuing its investigation into the fatal hit-and-run.
Source: WVUE-DT
