LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A pedestrian's death is under investigation on Boulder Highway on Wednesday evening, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
As of 9 p.m., northbound lanes of Boulder Highway are closed at Missouri Avenue (near Tropicana) while traffic investigators are on scene.
Police say a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle and taken to an area hospital, where they were pronounced dead.
"We are currently gathering details and determining what led up to the incident," police stated in a social media post.
Members of the public were asked to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
On Saturday, Jan. 3, Las Vegas police announced the arrest of 31-year-old Joshua Johnson in connection with this investigation. Read the updated report here:
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