The second hit and run suspect was arrested mere hours after the primary suspect in connection with the Las Vegas incident where a former police officer had died.
Two of the Hit and Run Suspect Arrested
FOX5 reports that 2 of the hit and run suspects were arrested after the incident took place in Las Vegas that resulted in a former police officer’s demise.
According to the reports, one of the hit and run suspects is a driver who hit the former police officer, Andreas Probst, who was riding his bike near Tenaya Way and Centennial Parkway on August 14. The hit and run suspect, the driver, was arrested soon after the incident.
However, the second hit and run suspect was able to get away but was arrested on Tuesday afternoon, mere hours after the primary hit and run suspect was arrested.
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Hit and Run Suspect Faces Charges
According to 8 News Now, the hit and run suspects were involved in several hit and run cases and vehicle thefts on the same day the incident happened which killed the retired police officer.
According to the police, the two hit and run suspects were seen driving recklessly and hitting the driver of a white Toyota Corolla prior to the crash involving the former police official. The hit and run suspects were also involved in vehicle thefts on the day the fatal crash occurred.
The second hit and run suspect is now facing charges of open murder.
The LVMPD Homicide Section is still conducting a review and investigation of the cases. If you have any information about the incident, you can contact them at 702-828-3521 or email [email protected].
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