Pedestrian injured in hit-and-run crash

The Las Vegas Sun says a woman was critically injured when she was hit by a car that fled the scene after the crash. Police say they were called to the hit-and-run at around 4pm on Thursday near Charleston and Nellis Boulevard.

Police say it’s not clear whether the woman was walking in the crosswalk. The article also says witnesses followed the car, which police say was a 2003 Hyundai sedan that has now been located and impounded. But the driver has not been located. Police are asking that anyone with information about the driver to call Crime Stoppers at 385-5555 or Metro at 828-3786.

The victim of this pedestrian accident was taken to UMC’s trauma unit. A serious car accident involving a pedestrian can significantly change the pedestrian accident victim's life -- temporarily or even permanently. If you or someone you love is hit by a car, we can help you file a claim with the insurance companies involved, filed for Social Security Disability if need be, and get your medical bills paid. Call my office at 702-240-0000, text us at 24-0000, or go to www.edbernstein.com.

-Ed Bernstein

Pedestrian injured in hit, run crash in eastern valley

By Erin Dostal

Updated Thursday, Aug. 5, 2010 | 8:07 p.m.

A woman was critically injured when she was struck by a vehicle that left the scene of the collision Thursday afternoon in the eastern Las Vegas Valley.

Find this article at: http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/aug/05/pedestrian-injured-hit-run-crash-eastern-valley/