Las Vegas police detain driver suspected in east valley hit-and-run

A driver of a Dodger Challenger wanted for a hit-and-run incident in the east valley has been arrested.

Las Vegas resident Ayanna Lillard, 31, was detained Monday, according to a Metropolitan Police Department news release.

The 3 a.m. Aug. 28 incident at South Nellis Boulevard and Harmon Avenue began with a physical altercation involving a man and woman. According to Metro, the woman stabbed the man several times in self-defense.

At some point, the man fled from the scene and was struck by the Challenger.

Auntrell Clark, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause and manner of death is pending, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.

The investigation is an ongoing, joint effort by Metro’s homicide section and fatal detail.

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the homicide section at 702-828-3521, or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, or at crimestoppersofnv.com.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.