Woman arrested after fatal hit-and-run accident in Las Vegas: police

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A Las Vegas woman accused by police of fleeing the scene of a fatal hit-and-run crash in Summerlin has been arrested, according to Nevada State Police.

Rachel Maria Terranova, 27, is accused of failing to stop at the scene of an accident, among other things. On May 30, police said a search warrant and evidence seized during the investigation led to Terranova’s arrest.

The accident occurred at 5 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, near the 215 Summerlin Parkway exit and the 215 Far Hills on-ramp.

During the investigation, NSP learned that the suspected vehicle was a 2017-2021 Honda Civic. After the community was asked for assistance, the car was found at a body shop in Pahrump, according to NSP.

The Nevada Highway Patrol thanked the public for their help and urged those involved in the accident to remain on scene, render aid if possible, and provide any necessary information to law enforcement. Any person involved in an accident involving injuries who flees the scene of the accident may face felony charges.

Terranova is expected in court for a preliminary hearing on August 5.