A pedestrian was killed in a crash shortly before 2 a.m. today at the intersection of North Las Vegas Boulevard and Owens Avenue, North Las Vegas police said. The collision occurred north of downtown Las Vegas, and preliminary information indicates the person was struck and killed. Emergency crews were on scene as investigators worked into the morning.
The North Las Vegas Police Department told the paper in an email that the crash occurred shortly before 2 a.m. at the intersection and that preliminary details indicate the pedestrian was struck and killed. The department said it will provide more information as it becomes available, as reported by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Where it happened
The collision happened where Owens Avenue meets North Las Vegas Boulevard, a busy stretch just north of the city’s downtown. That corridor has seen other serious vehicle-versus-pedestrian collisions this year, including an October 3 crash referenced in a press release from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Investigation underway
North Las Vegas police said investigators are working to determine the circumstances of the crash and will release additional details when they are available. Anyone with information was asked to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department, the department said, as stated by the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
