A man riding a scooter was killed Sunday night in a hit-and-run crash in the east Las Vegas valley near East Lake Mead Boulevard and North Lamb Boulevard, police said. Metro officers found the victim at the scene, where he was pronounced dead as investigators documented the collision and worked to clear the area.
Police Say Suspected Vehicle Found After Fleeing Crash
Metro police told reporters the crash involved a vehicle striking a scooter rider and that officers later located and detained a suspected vehicle that had left the scene, according to 8 News Now. Authorities have not released the victim's identity while the investigation remains active.
Busy Intersection Shut Down For Hours
An RTC traffic alert showed lanes at the Lake Mead and Lamb intersection were closed and expected to stay shut until after midnight, disrupting evening traffic in the northeast valley, according to RTC Southern Nevada. Drivers were urged to use alternate routes while first responders and crash investigators worked the scene.
Detectives Seeking Witnesses, Video Footage
Investigators are asking anyone who saw the crash or who may have dash-cam or doorbell video to contact Metro’s Collision Investigation Section or Crime Stoppers, as reported by 8 News Now. Metro detectives are continuing to process the scene and review available surveillance footage to track the vehicle's movements before and after the collision.
Deadly Hit-and-Runs A Growing East Valley Headache
Hit-and-run collisions and fatal crashes involving scooters and pedestrians have been a recurring problem in the east valley, with similar deadly incidents reported last year, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Those cases have fueled calls from safety advocates and some elected officials for tougher enforcement and infrastructure changes aimed at better protecting people who walk or ride scooters.
