A pedestrian was struck by a car in an east Las Vegas neighborhood, resulting in a temporary road closure and a police investigation. The incident happened near the intersections of Harris Avenue and Eastern Avenue Friday afternoon. According to News 3 LV, the pedestrian was transported to University Medical Center with injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has been piecing together the events leading up the accident. The vehicle's driver reportedly stayed at the scene, and there were no immediate signs of impairment. After investigating the area for some hours, the police allowed traffic to resume as all lanes reopened. During the closure, authorities had asked drivers to seek alternate routes, as reported by 8 News Now.
The exact details of the collision are still being investigated, but fortunately, no lives were lost this time. More updates and information are expected as the investigation progresses, as per 8 News Now.
