Las Vegas Sun

April 25, 2024

Las Vegas police: pedestrian in a wheelchair killed in crash

A pedestrian in a motorized wheelchair has been killed after being hit by a truck while crossing the street in the Spring Valley area, authorities said.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said the driver was believed to be driving impaired when the crash occurred about 10 p.m. Saturday.

They name of the 61-year-old man who was killed hasn’t been released yet.

Medical personnel transported the pedestrian to a hospital in critical condition and he later died of his injuries.

Police said the driver is facing DUI charges. The driver’s name and age weren’t immediately available Sunday.