A pedestrian passed away after a hit-and-run incident in the early morning of May 3 on Flamingo Road, east of the Las Vegas Strip.
According to police, a vehicle described as a Mercedes-Benz, was traveling west on Flamingo Road around 1 a.m. when it struck the pedestrian who was in the crosswalk at Burnham Avenue. The vehicle immediately left the scene after hitting the man.
The pedestrian, a 60-year-old man from Oceanside California, was rushed to Sunrise Hospital and Medical center where he unfortunately passed away. His identification has not yet been released.
Detectives are seeking the public’s help identifying and locating the driver and vehicle. Anyone with information should contact Las Vegas Metro Police at 702-828-3595. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.
“Car accidents are on the rise in the Las Vegas area. At Edward M Bernstein and Associates, we take these accidents seriously. If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, we can help you. Call 702-996-3917.
Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources. The information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention, and we will make adjustments. The photos included in these posts do not represent the actual accident scene.”