North Las Vegas Woman Charged with Murder After Fatal Hit-and-Run

URGENT UPDATE: A woman has been charged with open murder following a fatal incident involving a vehicle in North Las Vegas. The collision occurred yesterday, October 23, 2023, just after 1 p.m., on the 1200 block of East Craig Road.

According to the North Las Vegas Police Department, the victim, a man who remains unidentified, was found unresponsive by officers near a red SUV in a restaurant parking lot. Authorities have confirmed the arrest of 40-year-old Andrea Ann Roman, the driver of the vehicle, who has been charged with open murder with a deadly weapon.

Detectives believe there was an altercation between Roman and the victim preceding the deadly incident, although details of the dispute are still under investigation. Witnesses at the scene reported chaos as the police conducted their inquiries.

The North Las Vegas Police are actively seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident. They urge the public to come forward with any knowledge that could assist in their investigation. Citizens can contact the police directly at 702-633-9111 or reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or via their website.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office is expected to release the identity of the deceased along with the official cause and manner of death in the coming days. The community is grappling with the sudden violence that disrupted what was an ordinary day in a typically peaceful neighborhood.

As the investigation unfolds, authorities emphasize the importance of community cooperation to ensure justice for the victim. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.