Pedestrian, 53, critical after hit-and-run crash

Las Vegas police are searching for a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a 53-year-old pedestrian Friday night.

The vehicle believed to be involved is a beige Chrysler 300, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The crash happened about 11:20 p.m. on Boulder Highway, north of East Harmon Avenue. Police said the pedestrian, Melinda Shegina, remained in critical condition Saturday. from the bike after colliding with a 1997 Chevrolet Camaro on North Rainbow Boulevard, south of West Cheyenne Avenue, according to Metro .

The motorcyclist, who was wearing a helmet, died at University Medical Center, police said.

The motorcycle struck the front passenger side of the Camaro after the car turned left in front of the motorcycle, according to a Metro release. Impairment was not suspected. was standing in front of a bus when he went into the street and tried to cross outside of a crosswalk, police said.

The driver remained at the scene and is not suspected of DUI, police said. electricity for about three hours Saturday afternoon when a gust of wind carried a patio awning into power lines.

The Las Vegas Fire Department said it received reports of an explosion about 2:50 p.m. on Rainbow Boulevard between Craig and Alexander roads. When crews arrived, they found the awning and damaged lines.

Power was restored at about 5:15 p.m., accoring to the NV Energy website.