NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating after a man was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Friday morning, Sept. 27. According to officers, at 1 a.m., they were called to the scene of a vehicle on fire on Interstate 10 east near Ridgeway Boulevard, on the elevated portion of the twin span. Teen escapee from New Orleans found, arrested in Baton Rouge Upon arrival, officers said an unresponsive man was found inside the vehicle. He was pronounced dead on the scene by EMS. St. Tammany Parish authorities were also alerted to dispatch a boat to check the waters beneath for additional victims or evidence. The crash left all lanes closed but they have since reopened, according to the NOPD. 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 Meet the champions: These are the top stars of WWE NXT on the CW Network Man dead following crash on elevated Twin Span The roots of the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its national impact Helene now a tropical storm over Georgia after historic landfall Helene makes landfall in the Big Bend of Florida