Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating a possible hit-and-run after a pedestrian using a wheelchair was struck by a vehicle at about 5:55 a.m. on Monday near Cheyenne Avenue and Walnut Road in northeast Las Vegas, just east of Las Vegas Boulevard. The person was taken to a hospital with serious injuries that police say could be life-threatening, according to reports by FOX5 Vegas and News 3 Las Vegas.
Source: FOX5 Vegas, via Vegas Daily Wire police reports
Police had released no description of the vehicle by late Monday morning, and Cheyenne Avenue was closed in the area while investigators worked at the scene during the morning commute.
Source: News 3 Las Vegas, via Vegas Daily Wire police reports
Drivers heading through the Cheyenne and Las Vegas Boulevard area were advised to expect closures and to use Lake Mead Boulevard, Carey Avenue or Craig Road as alternate routes until police clear the scene.
Source: FOX5 Vegas, via Vegas Daily Wire police reports
Anyone with information about the crash can contact Crime Stoppers of Southern Nevada anonymously at 702-385-5555. The investigation is ongoing and police have not announced any arrest.
Source: News 3 Las Vegas, via Vegas Daily Wire police reports