UPDATE: Reward offered in deadly northwest Reno hit-and-run crash

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - MAY 19 UPDATE: Secret Witness is offering a $1,500 reward for any information leading to an arrest in this incident. Anyone with information relating to this crime, a suspect vehicle, or the suspect should contact the Reno Police Department at 775-334-2141 or remain anonymous and call or text Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.

ORIGINAL STORY: A pedestrian is dead after a hit-and-run crash Thursday night in northwest Reno.

Northbound McCarran Boulevard will be closed from Peavine Plaza to Mae Anne Avenue possibly until early Friday, police said. Drivers are urged to take other routes.

The crash happened about 8:10 p.m. on McCarran Boulevard near Sierra Highlands Drive. Police said the injured pedestrian was taken to the hospital where he was pronounced dead.

Police said they were looking for the striking vehicle, which they described as a smaller grayish sports utility vehicle.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Reno Police Department’s non-emergency line at 775-334-2188. They can also contact Secret Witness by calling or texting at 775-322-4900 or secretwitness.com.