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Man, 24, killed after exiting his wrecked vehicle on I-610 and being struck by passing SUV in New Orleans, Louisiana

Modified Date: 
Sun, 06/23/2019 - 8:57am
Accident Date: 
Monday, May 25, 2015

Man, 24, killed by passing SUV on Interstate 610 early Monday

Anyone with information should call detectives at 504.658.6210.

NOPD Investigating A Fatality On The Interstate

The Orleans Parish Coroner will release the victim’s name and will conduct an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death.  

Early Monday morning, a 24-year-old man was driving on eastbound I-610 when he lost control of his black Acura and struck a cement guardrail before stopping in a travel lane near St. Bernard Avenue. The man and his passengers were exiting the vehicle when the driver was struck by an SUV. No one else was hurt, including the 34-year-old driver of the SUV. Check back for updates.

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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Roadway: 
Interstate 610
City: 
New Orleans, LA
County: 
Orleans Parish, LA
Area: 
New Orleans, LA

Comments

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 6:46pm
what was the drivers name?  

Submitted by Ingrid on Tue, 05/26/2015 - 7:12pm
Hello, The name of the accident victim hasn't been released yet, but when it is, I will update our accident report. Please check back. Thank you, Ingrid Taylor, Managing Editor, Accident Data Center

Submitted by Brigida sanchez on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 4:04pm
Any more details on what happen and what is the drivers name michael yapor 

Submitted by Ingrid on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 4:20pm
Hi Brigida, I did more searching and cannot yet find the name of the crash victim. Soon the New Orleans Coroner's Office should be releasing the name, and I will add it to our accident report then. Thank you, Ingrid Taylor, Accident Data Center

Submitted by Brigida on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 4:50pm
It was my friend but i still think is unreal 

Submitted by Ingrid on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 4:54pm
I'm so sorry Brigida, for your loss. I'll find as much information as I can on what happened. Ingrid

Submitted by Crismari on Wed, 05/27/2015 - 7:25pm
Who else was in the car ?

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