Police believe man fatally struck in hit and run

Las Vegas police and Nevada Highway Patrol are on the scene of a fatality - a possible hit and run - near Blue Diamond Road and Durango Road. Police have closed Blue Diamond Road between Durango and Cimarron.

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By CAITLYN BELCHER LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 28, 2013 - 11:55 am

A man’s body was found on the side of the road in southwest Las Vegas Friday morning, according to police.

Police spokesman Lawrence Hadfield said the man was discovered just after 10 a.m. and might have been involved in a hit and run accident.

His identity will be released by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Las Vegas police and Nevada Highway Patrol are investigating the scene.

Blue Diamond Road has reopened after being closed for about two hours in both directions between Durango and Cimarron roads.

This is a developing story. Check back for more details.

Contact reporter Caitlyn Belcher at cbelcher@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.

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