LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – North Las Vegas police are searching for a suspect accused of committing two hit-and-runs that left one person dead on Monday night.
According to the North Las Vegas Police Department, the first collision occurred at Civic Center Drive and Webb Avenue around 9:13 p.m. Arriving officers located an unresponsive female pedestrian suffering from serious injuries, and determined that she was hit by a vehicle.
Medical personnel would later confirm that she died at the scene.
A preliminary investigation revealed that white box-style work truck was traveling north on Civic Center when it left the roadway, mounted the sidewalk, and struck the woman before fleeing.
A second hit-and-run was reported involving the same truck on Tonopah Avenue and Arthur Street. However, no one was injured in the second crash.
Police say witnesses described the driver as a Hispanic man, who is suspected of impairment.
Anyone who may have information about this collision or the vehicle involved, 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 on the internet at www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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