In the early morning hours of September 15, there was a severe hit-and-run crash that left one person critically injured on South Durango Drive, at the cross with Purple Flower Lane. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that the incident occurred around 2:29 a.m., when a vehicle struck a pedestrian and fled the scene.
The victim, a 37-year-old male whose identity has not been released pending notification, was transported to the University Medical Center Trauma Center for treatment. As reported by authorities, the vehicle involved was heading southbound on Durango Drive at the time of the collision, and the driver left without providing any details. As of now, the details surrounding the driver and the vehicle type remain unknown, leading to a call for public assistance in the investigation.
Investigations are currently ongoing, with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Collision Investigation Section leading the charge. They are urging anyone with any information to reach out. Informants willing to maintain anonymity can contact Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, or visit their website, or utilize their mobile app "P3." Tips that culminate in a felony arrest or indictment have the potential to earn a cash reward, confirming their emphasis on community collaboration in solving this tragic event.
Those who might hold critical information are strongly encouraged to step forward, as every small detail could prove invaluable in securing justice and preventing further hit-and-run tragedies.
