NEW ORLEANS — A man died after a hit-and-run crash in the in Plum Orchard neighborhood Sunday afternoon, according to the New Orleans Police Department.

Officers responded before 4 p.m. in the 4300 block of Eastview Drive following reports of a crash with injuries.

The driver of one vehicle was found injured at the scene and taken to a hospital by New Orleans EMS. Police said the man later died due to his injuries around 7:30 p.m.

NOPD said the other vehicle involved fled the scene. Authorities do not have a description of that vehicle yet.

No further information is available at this time. Stay with WWL Louisiana for updates.

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