NOPD says woman was hit by vehicle on purpose

Police say woman intentionally struck and killed by vehicle

A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in New Orleans.Police said this happened at 12:03 a.m. Monday on St. Louis Street and Royal Street.Police said the victim appeared to be attempting to break up an altercation when she was struck by a four-door vehicle driven by an unidentified female driver who intentionally backed up her vehicle striking the victim.The vehicle fled the scene after the crash.No arrests have been made at this time.Stay with WDSU News for updates.

A woman was struck and killed by a vehicle in New Orleans.

Police said this happened at 12:03 a.m. Monday on St. Louis Street and Royal Street.


Police said the victim appeared to be attempting to break up an altercation when she was struck by a four-door vehicle driven by an unidentified female driver who intentionally backed up her vehicle striking the victim.

The vehicle fled the scene after the crash.

No arrests have been made at this time.

Stay with WDSU News for updates.