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55-year-old man struck and killed by hit-and-run driver on Fourth Street in Reno, Nevada

Modified Date: 
Sat, 01/30/2016 - 3:13pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, January 30, 2016

Man struck and killed by pickup truck on Reno street

According to investigators, a 55-year-old man was legally crossing Fourth Street when a pickup truck traveling at a high rate of speed with its headlights off struck him. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police describe the pickup as new and light-colored. They are interviewing witnesses and examining video from nearby businesses to determine the driver's identity. The victim's identity is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.
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Type: Pedestrian Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
Roadway: 
Fourth Street
City: 
Reno, NV
County: 
Washoe County, NV
Area: 
Reno, NV

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