LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A woman's death is under investigation in the northwest Las Vegas valley on Friday night.
A spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirmed homicide detectives and fatal traffic detectives were on scene in the 1400 block of Saylor Way — near Jones Boulevard and Vegas Drive.
Police confirmed a woman is dead, and a vehicle is believed to be involved.
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According to initial reports, LVMPD dispatchers received a report of an injured female in the roadway on Saylor Way and Glen Eagles Lane at approximately 7:12 p.m.
Evidence at the scene and witness statements indicated a 2022 Toyota Tacoma was traveling northbound on Saylor Way, approaching a T-intersection at Glen Eagles Lane, when the right-rear passenger opened the vehicle door and for an unknown reason exited the vehicle while it was still in motion. The passenger impacted the roadway surface and slid/tumbled into and underneath a parked vehicle.
Police say the Toyota Tacoma briefly stopped and then continued northbound on Saylor Way.
Arriving medical personnel performed lifesaving measures, but she succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Police also say the two of the occupants from the Toyota Tacoma returned to the scene a short time later but their location in the vehicle is unknown at this time.
The passenger's death marks the 28th traffic-related fatality in the LVMPD's jurisdiction for the year 2023. This collision remains under investigation by the LVMPD's Collision Investigation Section.
Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Collision Investigation Section at (702) 828-3538, or to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, visit www.CrimeStoppersOfNV.com or use the mobile app 'P3'. Message and Data rates may apply. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.
