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Pedestrian killed after being struck by pickup

A man was killed Tuesday night after being struck by at least one vehicle near Boulder Station, Las Vegas police said.

The identity of the deceased man was not released.

Lt. Mark Reddon said the incident occurred at 6:03 p.m. near the hotel-casino near Boulder Highway and Lamb Boulevard. Reddon said initial reports are that the man, who was not in a crosswalk, was hit by a pickup. Another vehicle also might have struck the man, but the driver of that vehicle fled, Reddon said.

The man died at the scene.

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