Las Vegas, NV (July 24, 2022) – According to the Las Vegas Metro Police Department reports, at least one person was killed in an accident along Blue Diamond Road on Sunday, July 24.

According to the LVMPD and RTC Southern Nevada, roadways were blocked in both directions just north of Blue Diamond Road at Arroyo Road. Initial reports suggest that a pedestrian may have been hit and killed at the crossing, but the specifics of the accident are yet unknown. No more information has been published; vehicles are advised to avoid the area. Any witnesses were requested to contact authorities as soon as possible.

We send our deepest condolences to the victim’s family.

Deaths of Pedestrians Reported in Las Vegas

The Nevada Department of Transportation projects that the number of fatal and nonfatal vehicle accidents in the Silver State will reach an all-time high in 2021, making it the worst year since 2005. At the end of December of the prior year, Nevada recorded 370 road deaths, a 26 percent increase over the previous year. About 250 individuals perished in Clark County, where this horrible pattern was worsening.

Drunk driving and excessive speed were the primary culprits of these deadly collisions, which disproportionately harmed pedestrians. According to the final tally and data, an increase in pedestrian deaths in the state in 2021 may have resulted in up to 85 deaths. Texting, making phone calls, and adjusting the radio are all forms of distracted driving that increase accident risk.

Even worse, these incidents may cause the victims long-term bodily and psychological stress. Even if they recover completely, victims may have increased medical bills, loss of income, and other consequences. When a pedestrian is killed in an accident, his or her family must suffer astronomical medical and funeral expenses. A preventable accident that has injured or killed you or a loved one is, at the least, distressing, but there are remedies. Contact a Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorney immediately if you were injured. As the pedestrian accident lawyers at the Eric Roy Law Firm in Las Vegas know all too well, a tragedy like this can devastate the victim’s family. In addition, since we believe that no one should be denied legal representation for want of funds, we defend wounded clients and their families on a contingency fee basis.

In other words, we will not collect any fees until your case has been settled and you have received the whole amount of compensation to which you are entitled. Permit us to put our substantial knowledge and service experience to work for you, and keep in mind that you and your loved ones are not alone in facing this difficulty.

The sooner you call us at 702-423-3333, the sooner we can arrange your free consultation so that you may recover your footing and fight for the justice you deserve. What’s more, remember that those who retain seasoned legal counsel are three times more likely to secure the fair and full recompense to which they’re entitled, compared to those who do not or attempt to represent themselves.

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