SUMMARY: Winston Reed discusses a recent accident involving two pedestrians, expressing his sympathy for the incident. He acknowledges that both individuals will recover and emphasizes that the situation is under investigation. Reed mentions he had just come from the hospital, where an officer was treated for injuries, and was making a left turn when the accident occurred. He regrets that he didn’t see the pedestrians in time to prevent the collision. Reed plans to have the state patrol review the investigation and expects it to conclude soon, thanking the interviewer before leaving.

Days after New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick hit two people while driving in the French Quarter on Saturday, WWL Louisiana reporter Winston Reed spoke with her Monday morning.

Reed asked if she would like to speak about the accident and the investigation that has taken place.

Kirkpatrick responded, “I’m so sorry for what happened last night. I’m so grateful that the two people involved really are going to be fine. Just terribly sorry. It is under investigation, and when it’s completely finished, I’m going to ask for the state patrol to look at that investigation as well. Again, terribly sorry for the whole event.”

Kirkpatrick told us what led up to the accident.

“I had just gone to the hospital. I had an officer injured, and I live in the neighborhood here, and I was just making a left-hand turn down there when the event occurred,” she said.

We also asked her how soon she saw the two pedestrians before the vehicle hit them.

“If I had seen them, I probably wouldn’t have had the accident, but anyway, I really need to run, but the investigation should be closed real soon,” Kirkpatrick said. “Hopefully, even today. Thank you, but appreciate it.”

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