Officers from the Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department, and REMSA responded to a vehicle vs pedestrian crash on Saturday. The accident occurred at approximately 7:30 PM on South McCarran Blvd near Meadowood Mall.

According to RPD, a dark colored Chevrolet SUV was travelling East on South McCarran and hit a pedestrian that was crossing the road mid-block. The pedestrian was a 40 year old Reno resident and was transported to a local hospital where he died from the injuries sustained in the crash.

The uninjured driver of the SUV remained on the scene and is cooperating with the investigation. Members from the Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) responded to the scene and took over the ongoing investigation.

At this time, it is unknown if alcohol or drugs were factors in the crash. Names of those involved are being withheld at this time pending notification of family members.