Three pedestrians hospitalized after being hit by seafood truck
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Three pedestrians have been hospitalized following a crash that occurred on Thursday morning.
Man arrested following Westwego fatal shooting
EMS took them to the hospital on the morning of May 1 after they were hit by a seafood truck as they crossed at Lapeyrouse Street and Gentilly Boulevard near the entrance to Jazz Fest.
The New Orleans Police Department is still investigating.Three pedestrians hospitalized after being hit by seafood truck
Man arrested following Westwego fatal shooting
'Havana Nights' annual therapy fundraising gala held in Covington
Fireman and historian remembers historic fires in Thibodaux
Two more arrested in Tickfaw fentanyl overdose case
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