Motorcyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in northwest Las Vegas
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash on the 215 Beltway Wednesday night.
The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on westbound 215 at North Durango Drive.
A red Yamaha motorcycle was traveling west at a high rate of speed approaching the Durango westbound off ramp. The motorcycle struck the rear of a white utility van causing the man riding the motorcycle to be ejected. He died at the scene, according to highway patrol spokeswoman Ashlee Wellman.
The motorcyclist was identified as Las Vegas resident Tony Tomas, 27, according to the Clark County coroner’s office.
The driver of the van did not stop after the collision, according to NHP.
Anyone who sees a white utility van with rear or right rear damage should call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
No further information was available.
Contact David Wilson at dwilson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @davidwilson_RJ on Twitter. Review-Journal Metro Intern Mark Credico contributed to this report.
