Sparks Police say they have made an arrest in a deadly hit-and-run crash that happened earlier this month.
Sparks Police Department officials say they located the vehicle and driver that were involved in a fatal crash. Authorities found 68-year-old Vincent Joseph Hoff in Reno around 11:45 a.m. on Jan. 24 and arrested him for leaving the scene of an accident causing death.
Hoff was transported and booked into to the Washoe County Jail.
The crash occurred at the intersection of Prater Way and Probasco Way in Sparks on Jan. 17. A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle, which immediately left the scene. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital, where they died from their injuries shortly after.
The name of the deceased has not been released.
The investigation is ongoing.
The Sparks Police Department thanked the public for their assistance and cooperation in this investigation.
Anyone who has information about this case is asked to contact the Sparks Police Department at 775) 322-4900 or Secret Witness.