A pedestrian was struck and killed Tuesday in southeast Las Vegas, and the vehicle involved left before police could arrive, according to investigators. The crash happened at the intersection of Glenn Davis Drive and Dennis Way, near South Nellis Boulevard and Tropicana Avenue, leaving the victim dead at the scene.
Medical personnel who responded to the crash pronounced the pedestrian dead on site, according to 8 News Now. Police said the vehicle involved had already left the area by the time officers got there, turning the case into an active hit-and-run investigation. The Las Vegas Sun reported that the death came after what police described as an apparent hit-and-run, citing a Metro police news release.
Drivers Urged to Avoid Crash Area
Authorities did not disclose what time the collision occurred or offer any details about what led up to it, the outlet's report noted. Drivers were urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes, per the same account.
No description of the fleeing vehicle or its driver has been released, and the pedestrian's identity has not been made public. Metro police's investigation into the crash remains ongoing, according to the Sun.
