NEW ORLEANS, LA : Driver arrested after striking, killing DOTD worker helping disabled motorist along I-610 on Tuesday, 24th September 2024

Louisiana State Police arrested a driver Tuesday (Sept. 24) who they say struck and killed a Department of Transportation and Development worker who was trying to assist motorists following a crash on I-610 West in New Orleans.

Oscar G. Perez-Moran, a 26-year-old Arabi man, was hospitalized but will be booked with negligent homicide and other traffic-related charges upon his discharge, the agency said.

The crash happened around 1:49 p.m. in the right lanes and possibly on the shoulder near Canal Boulevard.

The victim was identified as 23-year-old Eric Anthony Jr. of New Orleans. The DOTD said Anthony was a Motorist Assistance Patrol (MAP) employee and leaves behind a 6-year-old son.



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