Charges pending after pedestrian struck, killed in New Orleans
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Published: Aug. 15, 2022 at 6:51 AM CDT
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A man is dead after being struck by a vehicle and killed early Monday morning (Aug. 15) in New Orleans, according to police.
The NOPD says the crash happened at the intersection of N. Robertson and Music streets around 2:17 a.m. A man was walking in the eastbound lanes when he was struck.
Witnesses reportedly flagged down an officer.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police say a man was detained and will be tested for possible intoxication. Charges are pending.
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