SLIDELL, St. Tammany Parish, La., Nov. 13, 2026 — A pedestrian was hurt on Wednesday, November 11, in a hit-and-run crash near Northshore Square Mall, according to the Slidell Police Department. The driver fled the scene and has not been identified.
The crash happened on Highway 190 West near the mall's entrance. The pedestrian suffered injuries described as non-life-threatening and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Investigators are searching for an older-model blue Toyota Corolla believed to have damage to its front passenger side; they have worked to obtain surveillance footage and follow up on leads in an effort to identify the vehicle and the driver.
The Slidell Police Department is asking anyone with information to come forward. The investigation remains open.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
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