A woman lost her life in east Las Vegas after being struck by a box truck late Thursday night. According to a statement by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, sourced by News 3 Las Vegas, the incident occurred around 11:18 p.m. on Eastern Avenue, south of Owens Avenue. The victim, a 38-year-old woman, was crossing the street but was not within a marked crosswalk.
The 2019 Ram ProMaster box truck, heading north, collided with the woman. The driver of the truck cooperated with the investigation and has willingly consented to a blood draw. There is no current information to suggest whether the driver is to potentially face any charges related to the crash. This tragic event marks the 89th traffic-related fatality under the jurisdiction of LVMPD for the year, as reported by both news sources.
The collision's aftermath was swift, with emergency services responding and transporting the woman to UMC. Despite prompt medical attention, 8 News Now reports confirmed her death shortly after arrival at the hospital.
As this story continues to unfold, the community is reminded of the precarious balance pedestrians and vehicles maintain on bustling city streets. The investigation into the crash is still ongoing, and further details are expected to be released once they are available. The driver's blood draw results could potentially provide more insight into the cause of the accident.
