LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The driver of a Nissan Kicks is sought by Nevada State Police after a fatal hit-and-run crash on a Las Vegas freeway interchange overnight.
State police say the collision happened on the ramp from the westbound 215 beltway to northbound Interstate 15 at approximately 2:12 a.m. Friday.
Prior to the crash, a blue Ford had pulled over on the right shoulder of the ramp and a person was outside the car attempting to fuel it up with gas, according to an updated statement from Nevada State Police.
While the person was adding fuel to the car, police say they were hit by a passing vehicle and fatally injured.
That vehicle did not stop at the scene of the crash. It's described by police as a 2018 to 2020 red or burgundy Nissan Kicks.
"The vehicle may have right side damage to it and may have a broken right front headline," according to police. "The right front wheel well cover may be damaged as well."
Anyone with information about this crash or the vehicle that fled the scene is urged to reach out to Nevada State Police.
To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or leave a tip online at crimestoppersofnv.com.
You can also contact Trooper Daines at 702-432-5084 or email jdaines@dps.state.nv.us. NSP dispatch can also be reached by calling 702-486-4100.
The interchange where the crash occurred was shut down for approximately six hours early Friday morning but had reopened as of 8:32 a.m.
This crash was reported about 30 minutes before a fatal hit-and-run collision that remains under investigation in the east valley.
In that crash, police say the driver of a white truck hit an SUV, killing its two occupants, then left the scene.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
