NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officers with the New Orleans Police Department are investigating a crash that left a man dead on Saturday, Nov. 16. The NOPD reported the crash happened in the 900 block of Jackson Avenue around 9:48 p.m. Legal dispute may cause problems for New Orleans Sanitation Department NOPD officials said an initial investigation shows a man was driving north on Jackson Avenue when he veered left and hit the neutral ground and a tree. The car then reportedly flipped over, causing the driver to be ejected. He was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The NOPD did not release additional information. 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 Biden becomes the first sitting US president to visit the Amazon rainforest Country singer Tyler Childers to perform in New Orleans Democratic AGs rush to form line of defense against Trump Russia launches one of its fiercest missile and drone attacks at Ukraine's infrastructure Will heating bills be higher this winter? It depends on where you live