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NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) is investigating a crash that left a bicyclist dead on Tuesday, June 13.
NOPD officials said around 11:45 p.m. a bicyclist riding southbound on Marigny Street was hit by a car allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed driving westbound on St. Claude Avenue.
The cyclist, a 36-year-old man, was brought to a hospital where he later died.
The driver, 36-year-old Darren Mcintosh, was arrested at the scene and faces charges of negligent homicide and reckless operations of a vehicle, according to the NOPD.
NOPD officials said he may face additional charges once a toxicology report is complete.
The crash remains under investigation. The NOPD didn’t release any further details.
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