Las Vegas Sun

March 29, 2024

Coroner IDs teen hit by SUV in North Las Vegas

A teen hit and killed by a sport utility vehicle Tuesday in North Las Vegas has been identified by the Clark County Coroner’s Office as 17-year-old Daniel Benavides.

Benavides of North Las Vegas was attempting to cross North Commerce Street when he was hit by a southbound Dodge SUV near West La Madre Way, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department.

Benavides was taken to University Medical Center in critical condition and later died, officials said.

The driver, a 25-year-old Las Vegas man, remained at the scene and was not hurt. Police said speed appeared to be a factor, the investigation is ongoing.