LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Police have a suspect in custody in connection to the first road fatality of the new year.
It happened around 1:03 a.m. near the Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign, on South Las Vegas Boulevard near East Russel Road.
Watch this video of the investigation we were able to capture with our traffic cameras:
Police say someone was walking north on Las Vegas Boulevard in the far left northbound lane
A 2019 Cadillac XT5 SUV was traveling north on Las Vegas
Boulevard in that lane, and authorities say the driver hit the pedestrian before fleeing the scene.
The pedestrian was taken to University Medical Center, where they were pronounced dead.
The Cadillac, its driver, and its passenger were later identified and located throughout the investigation.
The driver showed no signs of impairment and cooperated with the investigation and has been taken into custody on applicable charges.
-
Police, suspect exchange gunfire before standoff after reported armed robberies
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are sharing details about their pursuit of a suspected armed robber that ended with a SWAT standoff in North Las Vegas.
Police: Homicide investigation ongoing after homeowner shoots alleged intruder
Police are investigating a fatal shooting in the southern Las Vegas Valley in which a homeowner told police he shot an intruder on Wednesday morning.
Prosecutors considering death penalty for suspect in fatal 12-car crash
Channel 13 was in court as Jose Gutierrez appeared before a judge Wednesday morning in connection to the 12-car crash that has left three people dead.
Man tied to youth sports arrested for sexual assault; police seek victims
In a Tuesday news release, LVMPD officials identified the suspect as 44-year-old Sergio Reyes Rojas, who they say was arrested for a sexual assault that occurred in Las Vegas.
