FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Lieutenant Wayne P. McInnis

Email: wmcinnis@kennerpd.com

Office: (504) 712-2234

Date: July 2, 2008

Kenner Police Investigating Hit & Run Crash Involving a Pedestrian

Kenner- The Kenner Police Department is investigating a hit & run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred in the 200 Block of Veterans Blvd. in Kenner.

On June 28, 2008 at approximately 10:25 P.M. the victim was walking east on the shoulder of Veterans Blvd, when she was struck by a white Ford pick-up truck. The victim sustained a broken leg, minor cuts, and bruises. None of the injuries are considered life-threatening. The truck was last seen turning north onto Loyola Drive toward Interstate 10.

The truck is described as a newer model white Ford pick-up with blue stripes. The truck also has an aftermarket front bumper and a modified exhaust that comes through the truck bed behind the cab and flows into two (2) chrome exhaust stacks. The driver of the vehicle is an unknown white male.

Chief Steve Caraway urges anyone with information concerning this incident, to call the Kenner Police Department at (504) 712-2222, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

Traffic Investigator G. Ruiz is investigating this incident.

-KPD-

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