Two Nevada state troopers killed. Car plows into them as they check on sleeping motorist

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Two Nevada State Police troopers who were assisting a motorist were struck by a vehicle and killed in a hit-and-run this morning on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas, authorities said.

The vehicle was later located, along with the suspected driver, authorities said.

“Our prayers are with the families and loved ones of our fallen troopers,” State Police said in a statement.

Metro Police were investigating the incident, authorities said.

The troopers were hit about 3:20 a.m. while assisting a driver who appeared to have fallen asleep in their vehicle and was pulled over on the interstate near D Street, Metro Police Deputy Chief Branden Clarkson said.

The troopers were hit by a white Chevrolet HHR, which fled the scene, Clarkson said. The troopers were identified Thursday night as Michael Abbate and Alberto Felix, according to state police.

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2023/nov/30/police-two-state-troopers-assisting-motorist-struc/

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