NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A person is dead following a crash that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in the Gentilly area of New Orleans. Father, son accused in Desire-area shooting wanted by New Orleans police According to the New Orleans Police Department, the crash, which happened on Interstate 610 West at the St. Bernard Avenue exit, was initially reported around 1:49 p.m. and confirmed around 2:33 p.m. One person was declared dead in the preliminary investigation. A source has since confirmed that the deceased person was a DOTD worker. (WGNO/Renaldo Ruffin)(WGNO/Renaldo Ruffin)(WGNO/Renaldo Ruffin)(WGNO/Renaldo Ruffin) I-610 West is currently closed at the location of the crash while investigation continues at the scene. No further information was provided. Stay up to date with the latest news, weather and sports by downloading the WGNO app on the Apple or Google Play stores and by subscribing to the WGNO newsletter. Latest Posts Man who staked out Trump at golf course charged with attempting an assassination Michigan homicide suspect arrested in El Paso St. Charles Parish man arrested in connection with child pornography investigation Trump suspect charged with attempted assassination, case lands in Cannon's court Airlines issuing travel alerts ahead of Tropical Storm Helene