Cyclist killed in hit-and-run crash Monday in south Las Vegas
The Metropolitan Police Department says a cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash early Monday morning in the south Las Vegas Valley.
According to police, the incident occurred at about 2:50 a.m. near Silverado Ranch Boulevard and Bermuda Road.
In a news release later Monday, police said that evidence at the scene and video surveillance indicated that a white or light-colored Cadillac SUV was traveling eastbound on Silverado Ranch in the middle of three travel lanes (T2). A Fuji Chikara mountain bike was traveling north onto Silverado Ranch from a private drive east of the intersection.
Police said the crash occurred when the bicyclist crossed the path of the Cadillac.
According to authorities, the bicyclist, identified only as a 60-year-old man, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the SUV immediately fled the area without providing any identifying information, police said.
Authorities say that the vehicle is believed to be a2015-2020 Cadillac Escalade. Police believe the vehicle should have moderate front-end damage.
The bicyclist’s death marks the 112th traffic-related death in Las Vegas police’s jurisdiction.
Anyone with information on the crash is asked to contact the department’s 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 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.