New Orleans police searching for car in fatal I-610 crash

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are looking to identify and locate a car believed to be involved in a fatal crash that happened on Interstate 610 West on Wednesday, July 17.

The NOPD reported officers responded to a crash involving a Chevrolet Camaro and an 18-wheeler on Interstate 610 West near the Elysian Fields exit around 5:50 a.m.

They said the driver of the Chevrolet Camaro was pronounced dead at the scene.

On Tuesday, July 23, the NOPD released a photo of a car that they believe to be involved with the crash.

According to the NOPD, the car is described as a white Acura that should have damage to its driver’s side. Investigators said the driver allegedly fled the scene

Anyone with information can call the NOPD’s Traffic Fatality Unit at 504-658-6229 or Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.

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