North Las Vegas, NV (August 17, 2022) – On Wednesday night, a pedestrian was critically injured in a collision on a street in North Las Vegas, according to the police.

Officer Alexander Cuevas of the North Las Vegas Police Department said the accident was reported around 8:40 p.m. near Camino Al Norte and Craig Road, which is located south of Lone Mountain Road. When the police came, they located a man in his 40s who had been hit by a car. His condition was last reported to be critical when he was brought to UMC. 

The motorist did not flee the scene, and authorities do not believe that speeding or alcohol were contributing factors. There have been partial lane restrictions near the accident location but no complete road closures, according to Cuevas, who also reported that traffic and CSI units had attended.

We wish the injured person a speedy recovery and send our deepest condolences.

Accidents Involving Pedestrians in North Las Vegas

The Nevada Department of Transportation predicts that 2021 will be the worst year for traffic deaths and injuries in the state since 2005. Since 2005 has been the best year, 2021 is set to be the worst. As 2017 came to a close, the number of people killed on Nevada’s roads had risen to 370, an almost 30% increase over the previous year’s final tally. More than 250 people were killed in Clark County, which unfortunately is experiencing an alarming uptick in this terrible trend. Driving while impaired by drink or drugs and driving too fast were important factors in these unfortunate outcomes.

By the end of 2021, officials anticipate that, depending on the final number and statistics, as many as ninety pedestrians may have been killed within the state. The risk of hitting a pedestrian increases dramatically when driving distractedly. This includes activities such as texting, making phone calls, and adjusting the radio station. It gets worse, though, because the victims of the calamity are saddled with prolonged emotional anguish, bodily harm, and astronomical bills.

It’s possible that even after a full recovery, victims will have to deal with additional expenses related to their care and missing wages. The good news is that you may have options to choose from if you’ve been hurt or lost a loved one as a result of a calamity that could have been prevented. Contact a pedestrian accident attorney in Las Vegas if you or a loved one has been hurt or if a loved one has been killed while walking. Our lawyers at the Eric Roy Law Firm in Las Vegas, who focus on cases involving pedestrian accidents, know how devastating such an incident can be.

We also represent injured clients and their families on a contingency fee basis because we think no one should be denied legal representation due to a lack of cash. We believe that access to justice includes access to legal counsel, regardless of financial means. We will not be compensated unless and until we successfully resolve your case and you obtain the funds to which you are entitled.

Put our knowledge and experience to work for you, and know that you are not alone in facing this challenge on your own or with the people you care about. Contacting us at 702-423-3333 as soon as feasible will allow us to schedule your free consultation and get started helping you collect and pursue the compensation you are owed.

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