UPDATE: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says they are investigating after they say an SUV hit a pedestrian in the area of Russell Road and Valley View Boulevard.
Police say the pedestrian was transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition.
The driver of the SUV ran away, according to LVMPD.
The area is shut down and will remain shut down for several hours. Police are advising drivers to use alternate routes.
ORIGINAL STORY: Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada is reporting a crash at Russell Road and Valley View Boulevard.
Authorities say the east and north parts of the intersection are closed.
Use other routes and expect delays.
#FASTALERT 4:58 PM, Aug 14 2021
— RTC Southern Nevada (@RTCSNV) August 14, 2021
Crash Russell Rd Valley View Blvd
East and North Intersection closed,
Use other routes
Expect delays
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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