
An unsettling incident occurred late Sunday night when a pedestrian was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on West Lake Mead Boulevard. The collision took place east of N. Torrey Pines Dr., and the woman involved, whose identity is yet to be disclosed, is currently undergoing treatment at the University Medical Center Trauma Center, according to details released by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that the pedestrian, a woman estimated to be between the ages of 40 and 50, attempted to cross from the south to the north outside of a crosswalk and was hit by a 2018 Subaru Legacy traveling in the leftmost lane, the driver identified as 32-year-old Cesar Llanes-Contreras displayed no signs of impairment and cooperated with the authorities at the scene. Emergency Medical Services was quick to respond, rushing the injured woman to the hospital to address her life-threatening injuries while police began their meticulous investigation into the accident, relying on evidence, witness statements, and surveillance footage to piece together the events of that night.
The police are continuing to probe the incident and have not yet shared details regarding any possible charges. The pedestrian's critical condition underscores the gravitas of this investigation, which will likely scrutinize the circumstances leading to her stepping off the median and into the path of the oncoming vehicle.
As the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigates the incident, pedestrian safety on the city's roads is a major concern. More updates on the pedestrian's condition and the investigation will be shared as new information comes in. For more details, visit the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department news post.