LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas woman accused by police of running from the scene of a deadly hit-and-run crash in Summerlin has been arrested, according to Nevada State Police.
Rachel Maria Terranova, 27, faces charges including failing to stop at the scene of a crash. On May 30, police said a search warrant and evidence obtained during the investigation led to the arrest of Terranova.
The crash occurred on Sunday, April 28, at 5 a.m. near 215 and the Summerlin Parkway off-ramp and the 215 Far Hills on-ramp.
During the investigation, NSP learned that the suspected vehicle involved was a 2017-2021 Honda Civic. After requesting help from the community the car was located in a Pahrump body shop, according to NSP.
The Nevada Highway Patrol thanked the public for its help and encouraged those involved in crashes to remain on-scene, render aid if possible, and provide necessary information to law enforcement. Any person who is involved in a crash involving injuries and flees from the scene may face felony charges.
Terranova is expected in court for a preliminary hearing on Aug. 5.
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