Motorcyclist killed in east Las Vegas hit-and-run crash

A Las Vegas man is dead following a hit-and-run crash that happened early Saturday morning in east Las Vegas, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The 45-year-old man, whose name was not released as of Saturday afternoon, was riding a 2007 Yamaha R6 motorcycle westbound on Tropicana Avenue at Mountain Vista Street at about 3:40 a.m. Saturday when a 2018 Chevrolet pickup truck failed to yield and struck the motorcycle, Metro said.

The motorcycle rider was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Chevrolet left the scene, Metro said.

As of late Saturday morning, the intersection was still closed to traffic.

Anyone with information is asked to call Metro’s Collision Investigation Section at 702-828-3595. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofnv.com.

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