New Orleans, LA – Fatal Bicycle Hit-&-Run at General DeGaulle Dr & Westbend Pkwy

New Orleans, LA (July 21, 2021) – A collision in New Orleans late on Sunday, July 18, resulted in the death of a cyclist. 

Local sources revealed that the fatal crash occurred at the crossing of General DeGaulle Drive and Westbend Parkway. Emergency responders were notified of the incident that night at around 8:51 p.m. It was later confirmed that a cyclist was killed in the collision. 

Reports from local authorities revealed that the rider was traveling through the intersection when they were hit by an oncoming vehicle. The driver fled the scene without rendering necessary aid to the injured party. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. 

An ongoing crash investigation is underway. 

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. 

Fatal Hit and Runs in New Orleans Louisiana

It is a crime for a driver to flee the scene of a collision, and it can leave wounded parties unable to receive critical medical care. The frequency of hit-and-run incidents in the United States has reached new highs, and the number continues to climb year after year. In 2015, there were more than 737,100 hit-and-run accidents registered across the country, suggesting that one happened every 43 seconds on average. The yearly rate of hit-and-run fatalities has increased by 7.2% since 2009, hitting an all-time high in 2016. 

When you lose someone important to you, your life changes in unimaginable ways, and the consequences may be devastating to your mental and financial well-being. With the death of a family member, it is easy to get overwhelmed by new problems, and many families are confused about what to do next to get the recompense they deserve. 

When a loss occurs as a consequence of another’s carelessness, neglect, or malicious conduct, the situation can become excruciating, and the subsequent costs are devastating for individuals who have already suffered a catastrophic loss. After losing a loved one in a sudden and devastating tragedy, the last thing you want to feel is alone, and many people who have been affected by wrongful death are unclear if they need the assistance of a skilled personal injury attorney in Louisiana.

You need a New Orleans wrongful death lawyer who is prepared to help you with every element of your case or claim after losing a loved one in a fatal automobile accident, and that includes selecting a lawyer with years of expertise with wrongful death cases. Smiley Injury Law has a track record of successfully assisting Louisiana residents who have lost a loved one in a tragic automobile accident, and our years of expertise ensure that we know how to prosecute a wrongful death claim in New Orleans. 

We want to assist you in holding the at-fault party in a fatal automobile accident accountable for their actions and ensuring that any losses incurred are compensated.

To learn more about how we may assist you, call 504-688-3494 or 504-822-2222 now to discuss your case with a New Orleans bicycle injury attorney.

Note: These posts are constructed with the use of secondary sources. These sources include but are not limited to local and state news stories, local and state police accident reports, social media platforms, and eyewitness accounts about injury accidents that take place in New Orleans and throughout Louisiana. We did not independently verify the fact surrounding this accident. If you locate any information that is inaccurate, please contact our firm and we will correct the post to reflect the most accurate information available. We will also remove this post upon request.

Disclaimer: These posts are created to raise awareness about the dangers of driving in Louisiana. We hope that by casting light on serious accidents like this one, other drivers will take heed, and avoid being seriously injured. This is not a solicitation for business. The information contained in this post is not intended to be legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the accident scene.