Man killed in New Orleans crash

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Photo credit New Orleans Police Department

New Orleans police are investigating a hit-and-run crash in the Seventh Ward that left a man dead.

That crash happened around 7:30 p.m. Sunday on Paris Avenue at St. Bernard Avenue new the New Orleans Fairgrounds.

According to NOPD spokesperson Reese Harper, a pedestrian was crossing the road when a vehicle hit him. The victim died at the scene. The vehicle involved in the crash drove away.

According to investigators, the vehicle involved in the crash may be a dark-colored pickup truck with tinted windows. Police did not provide any other details about the vehicle.

Call the NOPD at 504-821-2222 or Crimestoppers of Greater New Orleans at 504-822-1111 if you have information about this case.

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