UPDATE Nov. 16, 2020:
On November 14, the pedestrian died from injuries resulting from the collision. The deceased was identified as 35-year-old Reno resident James Lester.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at 775-334-2188. They can also contact secret witness at 775-322-4900, secretwitness.com or by texting the tip to 847411(TIP) keyword – SW.
UPDATE Nov. 2, 2020:
Detectives with Reno Police Department’s Major Accident Investigation Team are attempting to locate the vehicle that was involved in the above hit and run crash.
The vehicle involved in the crash did not stop to render aid and left the scene driving northbound on Wells Avenue. The vehicle is described as a white four door sedan with dark rims. The suspect vehicle should have minor front end damage along with windshield damage as a result from the crash.
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The Reno Police Department shut down part of Wells Avenue, near Moran Street, yesterday because of a major collision. A white vehicle hit a pedestrian, causing life-threatening injuries, about 7 p.m.
Police said they are looking for a white sedan with front-end damage. The vehicle was traveling north and the pedestrian was crossing eastbound at Moran.
The victim, a 35-year-old male, is hospitalized.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to call the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at 775-334-2188. They can also contact secret witness at 775-322-4900, secretwitness.com or by texting the tip to 847411(TIP) keyword – SW.
