June 13th ─ Police are investigating the death of a 15-year old Reno girl who was struck by a vehicle Friday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. Friday evening when the Reno Police Department received calls about a hit and run on West Plumb Lane and Krupp Circle in Reno. Authorities arrived to find a 15-year old girl lying in the middle of West Plumb Lane with serious head injuries. The girl was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead upon arrival. The Reno Police Department's Major Accident Investigation Team conducted the investigation releasing their findings in a press statement that the girl was most likely crossing Plumb Lane when she was hit by the suspect.

Police say the driver remained on scene and that drugs do appear to be a factor. Toxicology tests are being performed to confirm whether the driver was under the influence of marijuana. Police say the driver may have been speeding as well. No names or information is being released and the Reno Police Department states the investigation is still ongoing.

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