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Nevada troopers seek burgundy pickup after pedestrian critically hurt near Tropicana
A pedestrian suffered critical injuries in a hit-and-run near West Tropicana Avenue and South El Capitan Way on Oct. 7. Troopers are looking for a burgundy Dodge Ram with a missing passenger-side mirror.
Nevada Highway Patrol is asking for help identifying a pickup truck that struck a pedestrian and left the scene near West Tropicana Avenue and South El Capitan Way in Las Vegas.
Troopers responded at about 6:30 a.m. Oct. 7. Investigators said the vehicle hit the pedestrian, who was on the side of the road, and drove away. The injured person was taken to a local hospital with critical injuries.
Authorities described the vehicle as a burgundy 2010-to-2018 Dodge Ram with chrome trim and an extended cab. It is missing its right-side exterior mirror.
Anyone with information can call Nevada Highway Patrol Southern Command Headquarters at 702-668-4100 or 702-668-5211. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Nevada Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.