LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in a southwest Las Vegas valley collision on Friday morning.
The crash occurred on Fort Apache Road, north of West Rochelle Avenue near southern Summerlin, around 5:07 a.m.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a white Jeep Wrangler was traveling south on Fort Apache Road in the left-most travel lane, approaching the intersection of Rochelle Avenue. At the same time, witnesses at the scene told police that a pedestrian was seen walking south on Fort Apache in the leftmost travel lane, approaching the intersection of Rochelle Avenue.
Police say the collision occurred when the front of the Jeep collided with the pedestrian, who was eventually pronounced dead at the scene.
The Jeep failed to stop at the collision scene and continued south on Fort Apache Road, which witnesses also corroborated to police.
On Friday evening, Metro police announced they arrested the driver of the vehicle. The driver was identified as 30-year-old Denise Velez of Las Vegas. Velez was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on hit and run charges.
Roads in the area will be "closed indefinitely" while an investigation is underway.
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.
