LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — An 80-year-old Henderson man was arrested after police said he struck three pedestrians in south Las Vegas late Tuesday before fleeing the scene.
The crash occurred just after 11 p.m. near South Pecos Road and East Tropicana Avenue in south Las Vegas. Investigators said a vehicle traveling south on Pecos Road collided with several pedestrians who were crossing against the signal. Police said the car had a solid green light at the time.
Randi Weldon, 47; April Roberts, 50; and Christopher Washington, 38, all of Las Vegas, were taken to a local hospital with substantial injuries. Two were listed in critical condition, while the third was treated and released. Weldon’s injuries were listed as “life-threatening.”
The driver, identified as Rafi Nersessian, 80, of Henderson, failed to remain at the scene, police said. He was later arrested and faces three counts of failing to stop at the scene of an accident involving injury. He is scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m. Thursday for an initial appearance.
Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section at 702-828-3595. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or through the organization’s website.
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