A man in his 40s was killed today after a driver hit him and kept going on South Las Vegas Boulevard, just north of Cactus Avenue near Frias Avenue, according to police. He was struck outside a marked crosswalk and pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel, while the driver disappeared before officers arrived. Las Vegas Boulevard at Frias was shut down in every direction for hours as investigators combed through the crash site.
Metro Lt. J. Edens told the Las Vegas Review-Journal that the collision occurred around 3:30 a.m. He confirmed the victim was a man in his 40s who was pronounced dead at the scene. Metro investigators were on site and had not immediately released a description of the vehicle.
Investigation Underway
Metro’s Collision Investigation Section is leading the case, and officers asked drivers to avoid Las Vegas Boulevard at Frias while lanes remained closed. Anyone who witnessed the crash or has information about the vehicle or driver is asked to contact Metro’s Collision Investigation Section at (702) 828-3595 or Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
What Nevada Law Says
Under Nevada law, leaving the scene of a crash that results in injury or death is a Category B felony, carrying potential prison sentences of two to 20 years and fines. State statute NRS 484E.010 outlines drivers’ obligations to stop and remain at the scene, as well as the penalties for failing to do so.
Traffic Fatalities This Year
This fatal hit-and-run adds to the number of traffic-related deaths in Metro’s jurisdiction this year. As of December 7, the department had recorded at least 153 traffic fatalities, according to a recent Metro press release. Each crash remains under investigation as officers continue to issue safety reminders for drivers and pedestrians.
No arrests have been announced, and investigators had not released a description of a suspect in initial reports, as per News 3 Las Vegas. Authorities continue to investigate, and the story will be updated as more information becomes available.
