Pedestrian struck, killed in east valley

By WESLEY JUHL LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

February 9, 2015 - 11:50 pm

University Medical Center (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

A pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle while jaywalking in the east valley Monday night.

The man was taken to University Medical Center with head trauma and later died, Las Vegas police supervisor Lt. Dave Valenta said.

Metro’s traffic fatality detectives are investigating the incident.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Wesley Juhl at wjuhl@reviewjournal.com and 702-383-0391. Find him on Twitter: @WesJuhl.

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