Las Vegas, NV (May 4, 2022) – Las Vegas Metro Police Department officers are still working to locate a hit-and-run driver who allegedly killed a pedestrian in Las Vegas, close to the area of Spring Valley, on Tuesday evening, May 3.

Official reports indicated that the incident took place at 8:45 p.m. on Decatur Boulevard, just south of Harmon Avenue. The pedestrian, who has not yet been identified, was reportedly crossing Decatur when they were struck by a vehicle traveling northbound through the area. A witness to the deadly accident said that the suspect vehicle was a gray Dodge or Ramp pickup truck.

First responders arrived at the scene and attempted life-saving treatment on the victim, but they succumbed to their injuries before they could be taken to a hospital.

Anyone with additional information that could help officers apprehend the suspect driver is asked to contact the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section as soon as possible.

We would like to extend our thoughts and deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.

Pedestrian Crash Deaths in Nevada

Comprehensive data recently released by officials from the Nevada Department of Public Safety and Transportation indicates that there have been nearly 350 traffic accident fatalities statewide through November 2021. This figure marks a 20% increase from 2020 and a 25% rise when compared to numbers from 2019. Sadly, of these deaths, approximately 80 victims were pedestrians.

What’s more, pedestrian accidents comprise almost a quarter of Nevada’s total vehicle deaths. Officers with the Las Vegas Metro Police Department added that a total of about 65% of pedestrian deaths take place in areas where there isn’t a designated crosswalk, while 90% of total fatalities occur on urban streets, mostly in Clark Country.

From Las Vegas to Clark and Reno, busy locations throughout the Silver State are responsible for the overwhelming majority of traffic deaths involving pedestrians. Moreover, many of these fatal accidents occur due to two leading causes: impaired or distracted drivers and excessive speed.

But if you’ve sustained injuries or lost someone you love, it’s important that you contact a Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorney as soon as you can. At the Eric Roy Law Firm, our compassionate, knowledgeable Las Vegas wrongful death attorneys can help you and your family move forward during this stressful time.

We will quickly and efficiently review the facts of your case. When we begin working with you as our valued client, our Las Vegas pedestrian accident lawyers will personalize our advice to match your needs.

Our attorneys feel that the victims and their families negatively affected by these preventable accidents should never have to bear the financial burden of mounting medical bills, lost wages, funerary costs, and more. We’ll stop at nothing to get you the justice you deserve, as well as the proper recompense to which you’re entitled.

Our devoted staff has extensive experience fighting for victims and their families in Nevada. Please call our team at 702-423-3333 so that we can book your complimentary consultation as soon as possible. We’re here to help you and your family safeguard your legal rights.

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