A pre-dawn collision at Charleston Boulevard and Lamb Boulevard left a pedestrian with life-threatening injuries and temporarily shut down one of east Las Vegas’ busiest intersections. The crash happened around 4:46 a.m., and emergency crews rushed the victim to a nearby hospital for critical care while officers diverted traffic to alternate routes.
Police: Pedestrian Was In Crosswalk But Against The Light
According to KTNV, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigators said the pedestrian was inside a marked crosswalk but crossing against the signal when they were hit in the westbound lanes of Charleston. KTNV reports the person was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and that the investigation remains active.
Charleston And Lamb’s Rough Crash Record
The intersection of Charleston and Lamb is already on law enforcement’s radar as a repeat trouble spot. Earlier this year, the Las Vegas Review-Journal listed the crossroads among the valley’s most crash-prone intersections. Traffic-safety experts say multilane corridors with heavy cross-traffic create complex conflict points that raise the risk for both drivers and people on foot.
Officials Push Extra Caution At Trouble Spots
Coverage of Metro’s traffic data has brought fresh reminders to follow signals, avoid mid-block crossings, and build in extra travel time during peak hours. Local reporting, including Metro’s most dangerous intersections, has highlighted Metro’s traffic bureau urging drivers to stay especially alert at known high-risk locations.
KTNV also advised motorists to steer clear of the immediate area while investigators process the scene. Authorities have not released details about the vehicle involved or the identity of the pedestrian. This is a developing story and will be updated when Metro releases additional information.
