Hit-and-run accident closes Flamingo and Fort Apache intersection

By ANNALISE PORTER LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

March 29, 2014 - 10:38 am

(Las Vegas Review-Journal, File)

An intersection on the southwest side of the Las Vegas Valley was closed Saturday after a hit-and-run accident, police say.

Flamingo and Fort Apache roads were closed after a five-car accident occurred just before 11 a.m.

A suspect tried to flee the scene, Las Vegas police lieutenant Michael Wallace said, but was apprehended.

The intersection remained closed at 11:30 a.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Annalise Porter at aporter@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264. Find her on Twitter: @annaliseporter

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