LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Police are searching for the driver involved in an overnight fatal hit-and-run.
It happened around 12:37 a.m. in the area of Craig and Jones, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
A pedestrian was crossing Craig outside of a marked or implied crosswalk, stumbling several times before falling into the road, according to authorities.
An unknown dark-colored SUV traveling on Craig hit the pedestrian and continued without stopping or notifying police of the collision, police said.
When medical personnel arrived, they pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene.
At this time, the vehicle and driver have not been identified. This collision remains under investigation by the LVMPD’s Collision Investigation Section.
Police released pictures of the vehicle believed to be involved in the incident. Investigators said it is a dark blue or black SUV, believed to be a Chevrolet Tahoe or GMC Yukon.
Police said the vehicle might have minor damage to the front bumper or lower valance.
Anyone with information is encouraged to call LVMPD.
This collision marks the 60th traffic-related fatality in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's jurisdiction for the year 2026.
