(Las Vegas, Nevada) A hit-and-run vehicle kills a female pedestrian at South Nellis Boulevard and East Twain Avenue.
The collision occurred on August 23 at around 9:15 a.m. when a pedestrian was crossing over Nellis Boulevard, in or near the marked crosswalk. A gray sedan was driving northbound on Nellis Boulevard, approaching Twain Avenue using the middle lane of (T2). When the vehicle was going through the intersection, the driver hit the pedestrian which led her to rest forward onto the road. The vehicle left the scene immediately.
The medical Personnel arrived at the scene and took the female to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center’s Trauma where she was pronounced dead by medical staff, according to the Clark County Office of the Coroner/ Medical Examiner.
The LVMPD were able to locate the gray sedan vehicle but could not find the driver. The driver is currently under investigation.
Analysis on Nellis Boulevard and East Twain Avenue:
Investigators of this collision may view NRS 484E.010. This law discusses the requirements in staying on scene after getting involved in a vehicle crash that caused bodily injury or death.
Investigators may also review NRS 484E.030 as It is also required to fulfill if involved in cases like this under NRS 484E.010. This law discusses giving the following violations if (1) of this code is not followed they are guilty of a Class B Felony. They should also be punished with imprisonment in the state prison for at least two years with the maximum of 20 years. One can also be fined $2,000 to $5,000 dollars. This may well match what the missing driver may be punished with in regards that killing the pedestrian in a hit-and-run act.
