NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal crash on Downman Road that left one person dead.

Police say the crash happened around 5:30 p.m.

According to NOPD, a Hyundai Sonata driven by an adult woman was traveling south on Downman Road near the intersection with Lewis Road when, for reasons still under investigation, it collided with an 18-wheeler.

Detectives say the 18-wheeler was turning from Lewis Road onto the northbound lanes of Downman Road at the time of the crash.

The driver of the Hyundai was pronounced dead at the scene, and the driver of the 18-wheeler stayed on scene and is cooperating with investigators.

No other information is available at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the NOPD Traffic Fatality Unit at 504-658-6205.

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