By Associated Press - Thursday, November 10, 2016

ELY, Nev. (AP) - The White Pine County sheriff’s office is investigating a fatal hit-and-run in Ely.

Sheriff Dan Watts identified the victim as 53-year-old Johnny Andre of Ely.

He says Andre was crossing a street just before 7 p.m. Tuesday when he was struck by a car that fled the scene.



Witnesses say the vehicle appeared to be a black-colored Mercedes-Benz. It last was seen traveling north on U.S. Highway 93.

Deputies say it likely has damage to its front end.

Anyone with information should call the sheriff’s office at 775-289-8808.

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