LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man is dead after being struck by a pickup truck near Boulder Highway on Wednesday night.
Henderson police and firefighters responded to the crash around 7:30 p.m. near North Boulder Highway and Coogan Avenue in reference to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. A preliminary investigation revealed a blue GMC pickup was traveling northbound on North Boulder Highway when a 71-year-old male, while walking outside of the crosswalk entered the travel lane, was struck by the GMC.
The pedestrian was immediately transported to Sunrise Trauma Hospital in "critical condition" by arriving medical personnel. He would later be pronounced deceased at the hospital.
The driver of the GMC stopped and was cooperative with investigators. Police say impairment and speed are not considered factors at this time.
"As this is still an active and open investigation, no further details will be provided at this time," HPD noted in a news release.
The Clark County Coroner’s Office will release the deceased's name after next of kin notifications.
The collision is being investigated as the tenth accident-related fatality in Henderson for 2023.
Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911, 3-1-1, or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit the Crime Stoppers website. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.
