Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Pedestrian killed crossing South Boulder Highway on Saturday night

A 26-year-old man died after being struck by a car while crossing the street in the southeastern part of the valley Saturday night, according to Metro Police.

Also according to police:

A 2014 Fiat 500L traveling south on South Boulder Highway at 11:46 p.m. approached the intersection with East Tropicana on a green signal.

The man, who was crossing South Boulder Highway from west to east, entered the Fiat's path and was struck.

The driver of the Fiat, 35-year-old Justin Roberts, stayed at the scene.

The pedestrian was taken to Sunrise Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

This incident, which is still under investigation, is the 78th traffic-related fatality in Metro's jurisdiction so far this year.

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