NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a crash in New Orleans East that claimed a man's life. According to officers, around 11 p.m. on Dec. 30, they were alerted of a vehicle fire in the 26000 block of Chef Menteur Highway. Building collapse on Magazine Street leaves neighborhood in the dark An investigation revealed a driver lost control of their vehicle, and crashed into a tree resulting in the car catching fire with them inside. The driver was pronounced dead on the scene, according to NOPD. No further details are available at this time. The Orleans Coroner's Office will release the person's identity after an autopsy is done and the family is notified. Man fatally shot in Tangipahoa Parish deer hunting incident Anyone with information on the incident can call NOPD Traffic Fatality Unit Investgators at 504-658-6205. 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 California law takes aim at homework burden on students Outage leaves most of Puerto Rico without power on New Year's Eve Watch the 2025 Rose Parade streaming live Investigation underway after body found near Kenner boat launch Destrehan bicyclist killed in St. Charles Parish crash