Man Killed After Being Struck by Hit-and-Run Vehicle

April 15, 2021 | Ed Bernstein
Man Killed After Being Struck by Hit-and-Run Vehicle A 68-year-old man was killed on the evening of April 1st after being hit by a hit-and-run vehicle while crossing the street at a marked crosswalk. The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Rancho Drive. According to police, a dark-colored sedan fled the scene of the incident after hitting the man who was crossing the street. The pedestrian was then hit by another vehicle before being taken to University Medical Center, where he unfortunately passed away. The second vehicle remained at the scene of the crash and did not show any sign of impairment. However, the first vehicle has yet to be located, according to police. The name of the man killed was not released by police, pending notification of family. Car accidents are on the rise in the Las Vegas area. At Edward M Bernstein and Associates, we take these accidents seriously. If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, we can help you. Call 702-996-3917. Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources. The information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention, and we will make adjustments. The photos included in these posts do not represent the actual accident scene.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ed Bernstein

Edward M. Bernstein, Esq. is the owner and founding partner of Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, and one of the most recognizable figures in Nevada. Ed is one of state’s premier personal injury attorneys and has hosted The Ed Bernstein Show for over 31 years. He has served the Las Vegas community for decades with dozens of community appointments and terms of service. In the year 2000, he was Nevada’s Democratic nominee for the United States Senate.

Ed received his B.A. from Long Island University in 1971 and his J.D. from Widener University in 1975. Since then, Ed’s professional accolades include numerous publications, honors and awards, court appointments, and has been named one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.