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Traffic alert: I-10 West down to one lane following fatal motorcycle crash in New Orleans East

The crash occurred in the far left lane of Interstate 10 West near the I-510 exit.

NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department responded to a fatal crash that involved a motorcycle on Friday.

The crash occurred shortly after 11 a.m. on Interstate 10 heading westbound toward the city approximately half a mile from the Interstate 510 exit in New Orleans East.

Police said the crash happened when in the far left lane of I-10W when the rider struck the median and was ejected from the bike. 

By 2 p.m. all four lanes of I-10 West were opened after three were initially blocked while police investigated the crash and cleared the scene.

This is an ongoing story and will be updated once further information becomes available.

Credit: Christopher Russell | WWL Louisiana

The Orleans Parish Coroner will officially identify the victim and determine cause of death upon completion of autopsy and notification of family.

Anyone with additional information on this incident is asked to contact Traffic Fatality Investigators at (504) 658-6205.

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