Central Valley, Las Vegas, NV (July 22, 2024) The Central Valley community was shocked and saddened following a hit-and-run accident that claimed a pedestrian’s life. The fatal accident took place near the intersection of Paradise Road and Harmon Avenue, right around 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, July 21st. The driver then fled the scene, officers reported, leaving the pedestrian to die.
30 minutes into a new day, Sunday, July 21st, 2024, a pedestrian attempted to cross the street on Harmon Avenue, near the intersection of Paradise Road, in the central valley of Las Vegas. As the pedestrian crossed, a mid-sized SUV was heading west on Harmon Avenue. The driver had no time to react when they saw the pedestrian, and ended up striking them with their vehicle. The force threw the pedestrian into the air before they landed on the roadway, according to witnesses. The driver of the vehicle then hit the gas and fled the scene, officers said.
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The Metro Police Department hurried to the scene and found the 62-year-old pedestrian on the ground with life-threatening injuries. They began life-saving measures until paramedics arrived at the scene. They quickly loaded the victims into an ambulance and rushed them to a nearby hospital to receive treatment. Sadly, the pedestrian succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after arriving.
Police officers gathered statements from witnesses and collected as much evidence as they could find at the scene. They are determined to find the vehicle involved in this fatal hit-and-run collision in the central valley. They are also resolved to find the driver responsible, officers said. They are searching for a mid-sized SUV with dark tint and chrome rims, reports indicated. The vehicle in question will have damage to its right front headlight and hood. Officers have asked that anyone with information regarding this fatal hit-and-run accident in Las Vegas contact the Metropolitan Police Department at (702) 828-3535 or Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.
All of us at Accident News Now extend our deepest condolences to the family of the pedestrian killed in this horrible hit-and-run accident. We understand that this is a difficult time as you mourn this sudden loss of a loved one. We have an excellent legal team ready to guide you during this difficult time. You can contact them day or night, at your convenience.
