NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a fatal hit-and-run near the Pontchartrain Expressway. Around 1 a.m., officers said they were called to the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian near the elevated section of United States Highway 90 Eastbound at the O'Keefe exit. Man fatally shot in New Orleans East Upon arrival, officers reportedly found the unresponsive victim. EMS pronounced the victim dead on the scene. NOPD officers said the vehicle that struck the victim reportedly fled the scene. The crash left Highway 90 east closed for several hours as officers diverted traffic off the road via the O'Keef exit. No further details are available at this time. The Orleans Parish Coroner's Office will release the victim's identity after an autopsy is and the family is notified. 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 New 'innovative' Bachelor program introduced at Southern University at New Orleans Connolly defeats Ocasio-Cortez to lead Democrats on Oversight panel Report: Saints QB Derek Carr likely to miss rest of season House Republicans fume at Speaker Johnson over handling of CR: ‘A total dumpster fire’ Government funding bill will run through March, include $100B in disaster aid