Police: Bicyclist dies following fatal hit-and-run crash, suspected DUI driver arrested
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- A bicyclist is dead and a suspected DUI driver is in custody following a fatal hit-and-run crash Saturday night.
It happened at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Tropicana Avenue, east of Tenaya Way.
Police say a 60-year-old bicyclist was traveling west on Tropicana in the furthest right portion of the westbound travel lanes when a Dodge Challenger, also traveling the same direction, struck the rear of the bicycle.
The bicyclist suffered substantial injuries after being ejected from the bicycle, police said.
The Challenger fled the scene and continued westbound on Tropicana Avenue at a high rate of speed. Witnesses followed the vehicle and gave police the license plate number and vehicle description.
The bicyclist was transported to UMC Trauma, but succumbed to his injuries. ... Read More