Published Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 | 5:58 p.m.
Updated Saturday, Dec. 3, 2011 | 9:02 p.m.
Elderly pedestrian struck and killed
KSNV coverage of pedestrian traffic fatality, Dec. 3, 2011.
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Metro Police say a pedestrian was killed Saturday afternoon after being hit by a car near North Rainbow Boulevard and Yorktown Road. The accident happened just before 5 p.m.
Lt. Steve Herpolsheimer said the man, reportedly 82 years old, was transported to University Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.
According to Metro, evidence and witness statements indicate that a Chevrolet pickup truck struck the pedestrian after the man stepped in front of the truck. The driver of the truck remained at the scene.
This is the 65th traffic-related fatality in Metro's jurisdiction this year.
Metro’s fatal unit is investigating.
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