Thursday, June 11, 2015

1 DEAD AFTER PICKUP TRUCK FALLS FROM PARKING GARAGE IN BUSINESS DISTRICT IN NEW ORLEANS, LA











JUNE 10, 2015

NEW ORLEANS, LA

One person is dead after a pickup truck fell from a parking garage Wednesday in the CBD, police said. 

According to the New Orleans Police Department, the incident happened around 7 a.m. at the Poydras Center Office Building near Camp and Poydras streets.

While few details have been made available, the NOPD confirmed that the truck was on the fifth level when it crashed through a steel cable barrier.

The crash sent the truck through the glass window and down to the ground. The 49-year-old male driver was pronounced dead, according to the NOPD.

"Just a terrible situation," said Paul Dolce.

Dolce was one of many good Samaritans who rushed to the scene moments after the truck crashed onto the street below.

"We did everything we could, but by then it was too late. I think he died on impact," said Dolce.

Working in the area, Dolce captured the dramatic moments with his cellphone immediately after the truck plummeted onto the street.

"It was like a movie. You just don't see things like that every day," Dolce said.
The NOPD said Wednesday night it remains unclear what caused the man to lose control.

The coroner's office has not released the man's identity.