Pedestrian struck, killed in east Las Vegas Valley, police say
A pedestrian was killed when they were hit by a vehicle in the east Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday night, according to police.
The collision occurred just before 7:30 p.m. on South Nellis Boulevard just south of East Twain Avenue, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Sam Bonner.
The victim was hit while walking across Nellis. They were taken to an area hospital where they later died.
The motorist did not show signs of impairment, police said.
Metro’s Fatal Detail has responded to the scene to investigate, and motorists should avoid the area, Bonner said.
About an hour earlier, a pedestrian was hit by a vehicle near Valley View Boulevard and Blue Diamond Road. The pedestrian was in critical condition late Wednesday, and no impairment was suspected, Bonner said.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.