A bicyclist died Wednesday morning after being stuck by a garbage truck near the intersection of Carrollton Avenue and Freret Street.
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating the accident, which happened around 8:49 a.m. in the 1000 block of Carrollton Ave. A garbage truck traveling north collided with a 30-year old male on a bicycle also heading north, according to a NOPD press release.
NOPD said the victim was transported to a local hospital where he later died. The NOPD Traffic Fatality unit is currently investigating the incident.
No additional details are available at the time.
The Advocate will update the story as more information becomes present.