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Bicyclist injured in central Las Vegas hit-and-run

A bicyclist was hospitalized Monday night after being a hit by a truck near 15th Street and Mesquite Avenue, Las Vegas police said.

Police said a 34-year-old man was riding a BMX bike when he ran a stop sign and was hit by a red Ford truck just before 6 p.m. The truck driver fled the scene.

The injured man was taken to University Medical Center with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Contact reporter Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381.

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