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Las Vegas Hit-and-Run Suspect Apprehended After Returning to Scene
By TheNevadaGlobeStaff, March 12, 2024 2:37 pm
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) announced the arrest of a suspect involved in a fatal hit-and-run collision that tragically claimed the life of a pedestrian.
Incident Details:
- The collision occurred early Tuesday morning, March 12th, at approximately 1:13 am.
- Location: West Sahara Avenue, east of the intersection with Valley View Boulevard.
- A 34-year-old male pedestrian crossing Sahara Avenue outside a marked crosswalk was struck by a 2015 Nissan 370Z traveling eastbound.
- The driver of the Nissan fled the scene without providing any assistance or information.
- Sadly, medical personnel arriving at the location pronounced the pedestrian deceased.
Investigation and Arrest:
- Hours later: The vehicle involved in the incident, along with its driver, Angelo Pascua (29), returned to the scene.
- Mr. Pascua identified himself to LVMPD officers and was subsequently taken into custody.
- He currently faces charges of hit-and-run resulting in a fatality.
Current Status:
- Mr. Pascua has been booked at the Clark County Detention Center.
- The investigation into the collision remains ongoing by LVMPD’s Collision Investigation Section.
- The intersection has been reopened.
Tragic Toll:
LVMPD emphasizes that this incident marks the 38th traffic-related fatality within their jurisdiction in 2024, highlighting the critical need for safe driving practices and pedestrian awareness.
Credits: Fox5Vegas
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