On November 19, 2014, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on Airway between Longley and S McCarran. The accident occurred in the northbound lanes of Airway. Because of environmental factors it is possible the driver of the vehicle may not know they were involved in an accident.
Witnesses believe a light colored SUV may be involved. The Reno Police Department is asking for anyone who traveled on this stretch of roadway, during this time frame, to check their vehicle for damage. We anticipate the vehicle involved will have front end damage.
Anyone who has any information regarding this accident is encouraged to contact the Reno Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team at 745-3735, 691-5036 or Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP)
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On November 20, 2014, at approximately 2:00 a.m. the victim who was struck by a vehicle on Airway succumb to his injuries. The victim was identified as 22 year old, Reno resident, Alex Maya-Rodriguez.
On November 21, 2014, the Reno Police Department received a call of a suspicious vehicle. Officers quickly determined the suspicious vehicle was the vehicle involved in the accident. A short time later, the owner of the vehicle, was located and arrested.
Kennard, Geoffrey 2-23-1948
Booked for Hit and Run Causing Death
Anyone who has any information regarding this accident is still encouraged to contact the Reno Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team at 745-3735, 691-5036 or Secret Witness at 322-4900, www.secretwitness.com, or text the tip to 847411 (TIP)
RPD Case #14-22323
SOURCE: RPD.
