UPDATE: The Clark County coroner has identified the victim in Tuesday's crash as 76-year-old Thomas French.
ORIGINAL STORY
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) -- Police are investigating a fatal crash Tuesday afternoon near Craig Road and Simmons Street.
Investigators say a pedestrian was struck by white Dodge Ram while crossing the street around 4:25 p.m.
The 76-year-old victim was in extremely critical condition but later died of his injuries at UMC Trauma. Police said he was in a crosswalk.
The 24-year-old female driver remained on scene.
Police said it is unknown whether the car or person had right of way. It does not appear impairment or distracted driving were factors.
The intersection was blocked off for much of the evening as police investigated.
BREAKING: 76-YEAR-OLD man is in critical condition after being hit while crossing the street. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/9agv40XgAu
— Michael Burton (@MikeBurtonKTNV) May 25, 2016
This is the truck that struck the 76-year-old on Craig & Simmons. Police confirm the man was in the crosswalk. @KTNV pic.twitter.com/PhHymM3nuJ
— Michael Burton (@MikeBurtonKTNV) May 25, 2016
Some of the pedestrian's belongings are still on the scene of the accident. #BREAKING #NLV #AutoPed @KTNV. pic.twitter.com/dV7zOZkaCq
— Michael Burton (@MikeBurtonKTNV) May 25, 2016
13 Action News will post updates as they become available.
