LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Police are investigating a hit-and-run that hospitalized a 12-year-old with life-threatening injuries.

It happened near 21st Street and Owns Avenue around 7:39 a.m. Friday, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

Police said the wreck involved a 12-year-old on his way to school and that the vehicle did not remain at the scene.

Police later located the driver and took them into custody. Police said impairment is suspected.

Police will release further information at a 10:45 a.m. briefing, which you can watch live here:

This is an ongoing investigation. Please avoid the area due to road closures.

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