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Police: Pedestrian hit by car and critically injured, suspect flees

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Posted at 6:13 PM, Nov 18, 2021
and last updated 2021-11-18 23:38:57-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A pedestrian was hit by a car and critically injured in the area of Twain Avenue and Royal Crest Street on Thursday afternoon, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed.

The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital to be treated for their injuries.

Police said the suspect fled from the scene but was possibly in custody. They could not immediately confirm whether that was the case.

As of this report, Twain Ave. was closed between Palos Verdes and Hazelwood streets, according to police.