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LVMPD: Man seen jaywalking dies from hit-and-run in east valley

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said an adult man was jaywalking when he was struck by a sedan Tuesday night.

The hit-and-run happened at around 7:30 p.m. in the 1900 block of Nellis Boulevard. This is at the intersection of E. Lake Mead and Nellis boulevards.

One vehicle was a white Kia Optima and the other was a gray Nissan sedan, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD).

A witness said they saw the hit-and-run and watched the sedan flee the scene.

When officers arrived, they found the man dead.

KTNV will provide more information when available.