LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Friday morning, a 5-year-old boy lost his life after being struck by a vehicle shortly after being dropped off at school.
The incident unfolded near the intersection of Craig and Lone Mountain roads at around 7:50 a.m.
The North Las Vegas Police Department took into custody the driver involved, identified as 41-year-old Guillermo Senobua, who also faced an outstanding DUI warrant from Texas.
According to police, the young boy exited a vehicle through its rear driver's side door moments before a van, attempting to maneuver around the vehicle, hit the child.
Police say it happened behind a home improvement store, in a shopping center parking lot where parents routinely gathered for student drop-offs at Somerset Academy, situated across the street.
Miranda Guzman, whose son attends Somerset Academy, voiced concerns about the area's safety, highlighting the presence of work trucks and the hurried pace of parents during drop-off times.
"Sometimes there are work trucks, and they are in a hurry...parents are in a hurry...and it's always been a dangerous situation," Guzman said. "We've always been worried that something bad was going to happen."
Somerset Academy sent an email to parents extending condolences and emphasizing the importance of adhering to car loop procedures and traffic laws during drop-off and pick-up times.
A statement from Somerset Academy about the incident reads, in part:
"Please keep the family and those directly involved in your thoughts and prayers. At Somerset Academy the safety and well-being of our students is always top of our priority. We would like to remind everyone of the importance of being safe when on or near the campus. Please follow all car loop procedures and traffic laws while participating in drop off and pick up."
Somerset's principal announced the school will make available counselors, safe school professionals and other student support advocates.
Police said Senobua remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators prior to his arrest.
He was booked into the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center for involuntary manslaughter and full-time attention to driving after the fact, police said.
Anyone who may have information about this collision is urged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department by phone at 702-633-9111. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 702-385-5555 or online at crimestoppersofnv.com.
