URGENT UPDATE: A woman has been charged with open murder following a deadly incident in North Las Vegas, where a man was fatally struck by her vehicle during an apparent altercation. The collision occurred just after 1 p.m. yesterday on the 1200 block of East Craig Road.
According to the North Las Vegas Police Department, 40-year-old Andrea Ann Roman was arrested at the scene after the victim, an unidentified man, was discovered unresponsive near a red SUV in a restaurant parking lot. Roman has been charged with murder with a deadly weapon and is currently in custody at the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center.
Detectives believe that an altercation took place between Roman and the victim prior to the collision, although the specifics of the dispute remain undisclosed. The shocking incident has left the local community reeling from the unexpected violence that erupted in what is typically a mundane setting.
Authorities are actively seeking witnesses to provide further information about the events leading up to the tragic incident. Police urge anyone who witnessed the altercation or has relevant details to contact them directly at 702-633-9111 or to reach out anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or via their website.
Meanwhile, the Clark County Coroner’s Office is set to release the identity of the deceased along with the official cause and manner of death. As investigations continue, the community remains on edge, grappling with the impact of this violent encounter.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as details unfold.
