Southwest Las Vegas traffic signal activated about a year after boy died

A traffic signal operates at Arby Avenue and Fort Apache Road on Friday, Jan. 3, 2020. (Twitter ...

A busy intersection in the southwest valley should be a bit safer after a traffic signal was activated Friday, 10 months after the death of a 12-year-old.

Clark County Commissioner Justin Jones turned on a traffic signal at Fort Apache Road and Arby Avenue, giving pedestrians a safer and easier way to cross the road near a water park and playground.

“This new traffic signal gives anyone walking to Wet’n’Wild or Faiss Park a safe place to cross the street right in front of these attractions,” Jones said in a press release. “I would like to thank the County Public Works Department for finding a way to complete this project earlier than expected.”

In March, 12-year-old Jonathan Smith died after he was struck by a vehicle while crossing Fort Apache near there.

Previously, pedestrians were directed to cross Fort Apache at either Maule Avenue or Warm Springs Road. Jones represents District F, which includes the area.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0217.

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