49-Year-Old Man Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision near Essex Drive

LAS VEGAS, NV (August 4, 2022) – Saturday night, Eric John Bowers was fatally struck in a hit-and-run on Charleston Boulevard.

Police responded to the scene on West Charleston Boulevard just west of Essex Drive around 9:40 p.m., on July 30th.

Furthermore, authorities said the crash involved a dark-colored sedan. According to LVMPD, Bowers was walking outside a crosswalk along Charleston when the sedan struck him.

Upon impact, the driver fled from the scene and did not stop or call for authorities.

Paramedics arrived and transported 49-year-old Bowers to the University Medical Center, where he later succumbed to his injuries.

Any witnesses of the crash are to contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit www.crimestoppersofNV.com.

No further details regarding the accident have been released to the public; however, more information will be provided once made available. An active investigation is currently underway.

We sincerely sympathize with the family and friends of Eric John Bowers. Thoughts are with them during this challenging time.

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