LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A 31-year-old man is in custody after attempting to flee the scene of a fatal DUI crash on Friday morning.
According to North Las Vegas Police Department, the crash occurred around 8:45 a.m. at the intersection of Craig Road and Vandenburg Drive and involved a Dodge Challenger and Harley Davidson motorcycle.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Craig, while the Challenger was traveling westbound.
Police say the crash occurred when the Challenger made a left turn in front of the motorcycle and the two collided.
The motorcyclist – identified as a female believed to be in her late 40s – was transported to UMC Trauma Center with “serious injuries,” according to police. On Sunday, Feb. 18, police would be notified that she died from her injuries.
The driver of the Challenger – identified as 31-year-old Robert McKinney II – attempted to flee the scene on foot, but was taken into custody.
Officers noted that McKinney showed signs of impairment during his arrest. He was booked into the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center for charges of DUI resulting in death, hit-and-run related charges, and other traffic-related charges.
The identity of the deceased, along with the cause and manner of death, will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Officer after notification of the next of kin.
Anyone who may have information about this collision is urged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department by phone at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555, or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.
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