August 21, 10:33 a.m. update:
A Reno family is asking for financial support after a 5-year-old boy died following a suspected hit-and-run crash earlier this week.
Officials say the child was struck by a car while chasing a ball near 9th Street and Dolomite Circle on August 17 and later died at a hospital.
His uncle, Juan Siordia, has organized a GoFundMe to help the family with expenses following the crash.
Siordia wrote that the child had been playing with his siblings when he went into the street to chase a ball. He said the driver left the scene after the child was struck.
The fundraiser, titled "Our Angel is in Heaven now," was initially created to help with the child's intensive care and provide financial relief for the family. Siordia later shared an update on the fundraiser on Thursday, writing, "As of today at 4:04am our little angel is now in heaven te queremos mucho mijo." In English, the message reads, "As of today at 4:04 a.m., our little angel is now in heaven. We love you very much, son."
The fundraiser had raised more than $9,000 from more than 180 donations as of Friday morning, with a goal of $10,000.
People who wish to support the family can donate through the GoFundMe organized by Siordia. "Our Angel is in Heaven now GoFundMe"
August 21, 9:10 a.m. update:
The Reno Police Department says detectives have located and recovered the vehicle believed to have been involved in the fatal hit-and-run crash involving a 5-year-old near 9th Street and Dolomite Circle.
Investigators are continuing to work to identify and locate the driver.
RPD thanked the community for the significant number of tips submitted through Secret Witness, saying the information has assisted detectives with the investigation.
Investigators are asking anyone with information about the identity or whereabouts of the driver, or anyone with additional firsthand information about the crash, to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Reno Police Department at (775) 334-2175, email askRPD@reno.gov, or contact Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900, through secretwitness.com, or by texting 847411 (TIP) with the keyword SW.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation.
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, ontact the Reno Police Department at 775-334-2175 or email 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.
