Pedestrian killed in central valley hit-and-run
A male pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver on West Charleston Boulevard on Saturday night.
About 9:40 p.m., witnesses reported a man was crossing Charleston northbound outside of a marked crosswalk west of Essex Drive, just west of Arville Street, when he was struck by a dark-colored westbound sedan, according to the Metropolitan Police Department fatal detail.
Police did not release details on the make or model of the vehicle.
The man, believed to be 49 years old, died from his injuries at University Medical Center, becoming the 84th traffic-related fatality in Metro’s jurisdiction.
The Clark County coroner’s office will release the man’s identity after relatives have been notified.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s collision investigation section at 702-828-3786. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, visit www.crimestoppersofNV.com or use the mobile app “P3.” Message and data rates may apply. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.
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