Las Vegas police seek hit and run suspect that left one person dead

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Metro police are investigating an east valley crash that left one woman dead Friday night.

According to LVMPD, a dark-colored SUV struck a pedestrian crossing Flamingo Road, east of Euclid Street, outside of a marked crosswalk around 8:10 p.m.

Police add that the unknown SUV then fled the area.

Arriving medical crews pronounced the woman dead at the scene. She was identified as Maria Garcia, a 72-year-old.

“The pedestrian’s death marks the 145th traffic-related fatality in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department,” LVMPD noted in a release.

An investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section at 702-828-3595. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555, visit www.crimestoppersofNV.com, or use the mobile app “P3.” Message and data rates may apply. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

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