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Name withheld by police
Other
Gender
Male
Age
70 yrs
Nationality
United States
Marital Status
Unknown
Date of Death
05/17/2015
Location
S Claiborne Ave & Martin Luther King Jr Blvd New Orleans LA 70113 Orleans
Cause of Death
Vehic/Purs
At around 11 p.m., an unnamed cyclist was struck and killed by off-duty officer Eric Prinz's pick-up truck. Investigators said a 70-year-old man on a bicycle was traveling against traffic on Martin Luther King Boulevard approaching South Claiborne Avenue, when he allegedly disregarded a red light at the intersection. He died at the scene. Prinz reportedly took a field sobriety test, including a breathalyzer. The NOPD said the results were negative.
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Alleged Responsible Party
New Orleans Police Department
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National Anthem
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