North Las Vegas, NV (September 18, 2024) – A pedestrian was fatally injured in a hit-and-run incident involving a white van early Monday morning. The crash occurred at the intersection of Martin Luther King Blvd and Craig Rd at 1:40 AM. A white Nissan van, believed to be a model from between 2013 and 2018, was traveling eastbound on Craig Rd when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing southbound in a crosswalk on MLK Blvd.
After the collision, the driver briefly exited the van, approached the injured pedestrian, then re-entered the vehicle and fled the scene. The pedestrian succumbed to their injuries and died Tuesday afternoon in the hospital. The North Las Vegas Police Department is seeking assistance to locate the suspect and vehicle involved in this tragic event. This investigation is ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward.