Driver charged in fatal auto-pedestrian crash

CREATED Oct. 18, 2012

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Las Vegas, NV (KTNV) -- The driver in a crash that left a pedestrian dead Wednesday night is now facing charges.

Police said Roland Biscailuz was driving on Flamingo near Jones when he struck a pedestrian jaywalking across the street.

Biscailuz initially left the scene before returning, according to police.

Investigators said the pedestrian, a 50-year-old man, was declared dead at University Medical Center.

Alcohol was believed to be a factor in the crash.

Biscailuz was arrested and charged with one count of felony hit and run resulting in death and drunken driving.

Action News will update this story as new information becomes available.