The suspect in a fatal hit-and-run that occurred over the weekend in Las Vegas, Nevada, allegedly resisted turning himself in up until his daughter contacted the authorities, according to official records.
There were complaints of a car hitting a pedestrian on June 21, just before 1 AM, so the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department sent officers to the scene. According to their report, 911 callers claimed that the victim was gasping for air, immobile, with a weak pulse, prompting a nearby person to attempt to resuscitate the individual. According to eyewitnesses, a black SUV with dark-tinted windows struck the victim and left the scene.
Michael Price was taken to a nearby hospital by medical professionals after the incident and declared dead.
A 911 call was made just before 3 PM by a female who called to report a bad argument between her parents.
The argument was reportedly focused on the hit-and-run incident that morning involving the father, Rigoberto Osorio (48), and his refusal to turn himself in. Osorio confessed to being the driver of the SUV at the time of the crash and was subsequently arrested when police intervened to separate the fighting couple.
The woman told police that the two were headed home from a casino. Osorio turned right on Harmon while heading home on Paradise. She reported something hit the vehicle but couldn’t see what Osorio struck.
While pulling into a complex to assess the car’s damage, Osorio observed lights and sirens pointing in the direction of the accident. Osorio ignored her plea to turn himself in. She then warned her daughter to stay in her bedroom and contact the police.
According to Osorio, he was unable to see the victim, which led to the accident. The reason he did not contact the authorities was that he was afraid.
Osorio was transported to the Clark County Detention Center and is now being detained on a bond of $50,000. He is accused of fleeing the scene of an accident leading to a death, tampering with evidence, and driving without a valid license. His next court appearance is July 24.
The hit-and-run becomes a category B felony if it causes bodily harm or death to another person. Revocation of a driver’s license, fines between $2,000 and $5,000, and jail time of up to 20 years are all possible consequences.
