WASHOE COUNTY, NV (June 2, 2025) — A tragic hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a bicyclist on Eastlake Boulevard has led to the arrest of a suspect, according to the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office.
The collision occurred on the evening of May 28, 2025, around 9:00 p.m., when deputies responded to a report of a vehicle-versus-bicyclist crash between Guffey Drive and Side View Way. Upon arrival, law enforcement discovered an adult male suffering from serious injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Initial reports indicated that the vehicle involved was a pickup truck of an unknown make and model. The driver fled the scene, heading southbound on Eastlake Boulevard, before deputies arrived.
The Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Major Accident Investigation Team (M.A.I.T.) launched a comprehensive investigation and has since concluded its on-site work. As a result of the ongoing inquiry, authorities identified 43-year-old Travis Smith as the suspect in the case.
Smith, who cooperated with the investigation, ultimately turned himself in. He was arrested and booked into the Washoe County Detention Facility on a charge of failure to stop at the scene of an accident causing substantial bodily harm or death, as outlined under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS 484E.010).
The Sheriff’s Office expressed gratitude to the public for its support throughout the investigation, noting that community assistance was vital in resolving the case.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division at (775) 785-9276. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Secret Witness at (775) 322-4900 or online at www.secretwitness.com.
Authorities have extended their condolences to the victim’s family and loved ones as the community mourns this senseless loss.
Note: Nick commented below that there is a Go Fund Me for the family: “Thank you for raising awareness about this senseless tragedy. There is a GoFundMe setup for the victim, Josh, a loving father, and his family during this difficult time.”
https://www.gofundme.com/f/neely-family-memorial-expense-fund-in-memory-of-josh“
Thank you for raising awareness about this senseless tragedy. There is a GoFundMe setup for the victim, Josh, a loving father, and his family during this difficult time. https://www.gofundme.com/f/neely-family-memorial-expense-fund-in-memory-of-josh
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