Woman critical after hit by pickup; driver flees scene

Vehicle being sought in an auto-pedestrian hit and run on 1-11-24
Hit and run vehicle Photo credit LVMPD

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) – Las Vegas Metro Police are asking for the public’s help to find the driver of a pickup truck who hit a pedestrian and fled the scene Thursday night.

Metro says that just before 8:30pm, a woman who was walking in an implied crosswalk on Washington just west of Decatur was struck. Witnesses say the driver of a late-model white pickup then left the scene.

The victim, who has not yet been identified, suffered critical injuries.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department - Collision Investigation Section at (702) 828-3595 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, visit www.CrimeStoppersOfNV.com or use the mobile app “P3.” Message & Data rates may apply.

Tips directly leading to a felony arrest, or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

Featured Image Photo Credit: LVMPD