On Easter Sunday, 58-year-old Joseph Clark died and 4 others suffered injuries following a traffic collision involving pedestrians in New Orleans.
As per the initial information, the fatal hit-and-run crash took place at about 7 p.m. at the intersection of Pauger and North Miro streets. A total of five vehicles were reportedly involved in the wreck. The preliminary reports showed that a suspected wrong-way motorist of the Chevrolet Suburban went over to North Miro Street and struck a Honda Accord.
The force of the collision caused the Suburban to roll over and struck four pedestrians who were standing nearby. According to the reports, three additional vacant parked cars were hit as well in the process. The driver of the Suburban and its occupants left the SUV and ran away from the scene on foot.
No arrests have been made at this time, and the suspect remains at large. Five other people were hurt and taken to the hospital where one later succumbed to their injuries. The victim who died was identified as Joseph Clark. Clark was sitting on the sidewalk when he was trapped against a brick wall as a result of the collision. No other details are immediately available.
The incident remains under review.
April 18, 2022
Source: WDSU