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Police Probe Two New Year’s Eve Fatal Hit-and-Runs in Las Vegas and Denver

Investigators are seeking public tips to identify the fleeing drivers.

Overview

  • In Las Vegas, police say a dark-colored sedan struck a pedestrian south of a marked crosswalk on Boulder Highway around 6:15 p.m. and continued northbound without stopping.
  • The Las Vegas victim was transported to Sunrise Hospital’s trauma center and pronounced dead, and northbound lanes at Missouri Avenue were closed during the response.
  • In Denver at about 11:05 p.m., a southbound vehicle fatally struck a pedestrian crossing Federal Boulevard at Arizona Avenue before the driver left the scene.
  • Denver police released an image of a gray or silver sedan that may have passenger-side front damage and urged witnesses to come forward.
  • Tipsters to Denver Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a $2,000 reward as both cases remain under investigation.