In Reno: Teen killed, driver arrested

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RENO " Reno police say a teenager was killed and a 19-year-old driver arrested after a fatal accident early Saturday that involved alcohol and speeding.

Investigators say a group had gathered near Kietzke and Plumb lanes, and the 16-year-old boy was in the middle of the street with several others.

Police say the 19-year-old driver was showing off, driving an older Cadillac up and down the street at a fast speed when the car struck the teen in the road.

The boy was pronounced dead at a Reno hospital.

The driver was arrested.