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Hit-And-Run On Cheyenne Leaves Pedestrian Dead, Monday
Early Monday morning, October 26th The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police reported a deadly hit-and run near Cheyenne Avenue and Walnut Road in Northeast Las Vegas at around 5:55 a.m.
Police believe that an 84-year-old woman was walking outside the marked or implied crosswalk when an SUV struck her. Initial reports stated that the woman may have been in a wheelchair.
First responders took the woman to UMC, where she later died from her injuries. Her identity has not been released but she is reportedly a resident of Henderson.
The driver of the SUV failed to stop and kept heading west on Cheyenne Avenue. Investigators believe the vehicle is a burgundy Chevrolet Tahoe, model year between 2021-2026 and believe that the vehicle will have damage on its front right headlight area.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are continuing their search for the vehicle and driver and are investigating this fatal crash.
No more information is available at this time.
Oct 28, 2026
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