LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Authorities are investigating an early morning hit and run that hospitalized the victim.
Officers from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to the area of South Durango Drive and Purple Flower Lane to a hit-and-run that happened around 2:30 a.m. on Sunday.
Police said an unknown vehicle was heading south on Durango Drive and hit a pedestrian in the road. The driver immediately fled the scene without giving any identifying information.
The pedestrian, who has been identified as 37-year-old Brandon Green, was taken to University Medical Center Trauma Center to be treated for his injuries. On Tuesday, the Clark County Coroner's Office originally reported that he had died. However, on Wednesday, they said "misidentification occurred" and that Green was in critical condition.
Anyone with information is asked to call LVMPD's Collision Investigation Section at 702-828-3060. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-555.
