Bicyclist Michael McConnell, 60, killed in hit-and-run collision with Tyrrell Smith, 34, now charged with DUI, on W. Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash; DUI suspected
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run, suspected DUI crash identified
Investigators believe McConnell was riding westbound on W. Tropicana Avenue, east of Tenaya Way, at about 6:30 p.m. when a 2011 Dodge Challenger struck the back of the bike.
UPDATE: Bicyclist who died in fatal hit-and-run crash identified, suspected DUI driver arrested
The Challenger fled the scene and continued westbound on Tropicana Avenue at a high rate of speed. Witnesses followed the vehicle and gave police the license plate number and vehicle description.
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