Fatal crash in Plum Orchard leaves one teen dead and two others injured
Police in New Orleans are currently looking into a tragic collision that took place in the Plum Orchard neighborhood on Thursday morning. The incident occurred on Eastview Drive, and emergency responders arrived at the location at approximately 8:36 a.m. Three individuals were found injured at the site and were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. These individuals included an 18-year-old driver, a 16-year-old, and a 15-year-old, who were passengers in the vehicle. Law enforcement officials shared that the young occupants lost control of the car, resulting in it colliding with a tree. Unfortunately, the 16-year-old passenger succumbed to their injuries later at the hospital. The driver, aged 18, is in critical condition, while the 15-year-old boy is in stable condition. The investigation is currently ongoing, with Detective Michael Baldassaro from the NOPD Traffic Fatality Section leading the efforts. If you have any information about this incident, please reach out to NOPD Traffic Fatality Investigators at 504-658-6229 or provide anonymous tips to Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111. Please note that a previous report alleging a hit-and-run has been corrected by the NOPD, clarifying that it was a fatal single-car crash.
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