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Deadly hit and run on 8th and Bonneville

Posted at 11:21 PM, Apr 22, 2016
and last updated 2016-04-23 14:42:35-04
On Friday around 9:58 p.m., a deadly crash happened on Bonneville Avenue near 8th Street.  
 
Investigators say a 71-year-old male was crossing Bonneville Avenue, in a dimly lit area, outside of a crosswalk.  
 
An vehicle was traveling east on Bonneville Avenue and struck the victim in the left travel lane.  
 
The impact forced the pedestrian to the ground.  The victim was transported to the University Medical Center Trauma hospital where he died despite all resuscitative measures.  
 
The unidentified vehicle failed to remain at the collision scene and / or report the collision to police.  
 
Anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.