August 20 update:
A 5-year-old who was hit by a car at the intersection of 9th St. and Dolomite Cir. August 17th has died.
Reno Police have released photos of the car suspected to be involved as they search for the driver.
The Reno Police Department is asking the driver involved in the hit-and-run crash to come forward and speak directly with detectives as the investigation continues.
If anyone has information related to this case, please contact the Reno Police Department at 775-334-2175 or email us at askRPD@reno.gov.
You can also contact Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.
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A 5-year-old child was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while chasing a ball in the street, and the driver left the scene without stopping to help, according to the Reno Police Department.
Secret Witness is now offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution in this case.
The crash happened at about 8:33 p.m. on Monday, August 17, at the intersection of 9th Street and Dolomite Circle. Personnel from the Reno Police Department, Reno Fire Department and REMSA responded to reports of a vehicle striking a pedestrian.
The child was taken to a hospital with severe, life-threatening injuries.
The Reno Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team is handling the investigation. Investigators believe numerous witnesses may have left before officers arrived and are asking anyone who saw the crash or has information to contact police.
Tips can be reported to the Reno Police Department's non-emergency line at (775) 334-2677. Information can also be provided to Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900, through secretwitness.com, or by texting 847411 (TIP) with the keyword SW.
This is a developing story; updates will be provided as they become available.
