Two separate fatal crashes killed two pedestrians, Las Vegas police say

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas Metro Police have confirmed that there have been two separate fatal crashes on Tuesday morning.

At approximately 4 a.m., the LVMPD received a report of an automobile colliding with a pedestrian near South Rainbow Boulevard and Palmyra Avenue.

Police say evidence at the scene and the driver's statement indicated that a 2013 Ford F-150 was traveling southbound on South Rainbow Boulevard on the left of three through-travel lanes at the intersection of Palmyra Avenue.

A pedestrian was crossing South Rainbow Boulevard in an unknown direction, and police say the front of the Ford collided with the pedestrian. The pedestrian was then projected forward onto the roadway.

Medical personnel determined the pedestrian was beyond resuscitation and pronounced the pedestrian deceased at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene, and officers do not suspect impairment at this time.

According to the Regional Transportation Commission, Rainbow Boulevard remains closed between Desert Inn Road and Coley Avenue, and drivers are advised to use other routes.

At approximately 4:33 a.m., LVMPD received another report of an automobile colliding with a pedestrian near West Flamingo Road and Arville Street.

Officers say evidence at the scene and video surveillance indicated that a male pedestrian was walking south across all travel lanes of West Flamingo Road outside of a marked crosswalk.

A white Ford F- 350 was traveling east on West Flamingo Road and was approaching the pedestrian's location. Police say a collision occurred when the Ford struck the pedestrian.

The Ford reportedly fled the scene, failing to stop and render aid, but was later located by officers and arrested for the applicable hit and run charge.

Responding emergency medical services determined that the pedestrian was beyond resuscitation and pronounced him deceased at the scene.

According to the Regional Transportation Commission, Flamingo Road was closed from Arville Street to Wynn Road in both directions. Drivers are recommended to use other routes.

Both incidents are currently being investigated by LVMPD Fatal Detail detectives.

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