Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Atlantis Casino Hotel Resort

RENO, NV (July 3, 2023) – Early Wednesday morning, one victim was pronounced dead after a pedestrian crash on Kietzke Lane.

Police responded to the scene around 2:30 a.m., just north of the Atlantis Casino Hotel Resort on June 28th.

According to reports, the driver of a vehicle struck a pedestrian who stepped onto the road outside of a marked crosswalk. Paramedics transported the man to Renown Medical where he later passed away.

Meanwhile, the involved driver remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Following preliminary duties, officers do not believe that speed or impairment played a factor.

Emergency crews blocked the southbound lanes of Kietzke Lane during cleanup and preliminary duties. Once available, further details will be provided.

Sincere sympathies to the family and friends of the deceased man. Our thoughts are with them during this very difficult time.

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