A quiet early-morning intersection in North Las Vegas became an active crash scene on Friday when a vehicle struck a pedestrian at Cheyenne Avenue and Commerce Street, critically injuring the man. The incident shut down the crossroads for hours, police said.
Crash Details
According to KTNV, the collision happened at about 2:49 a.m. when a vehicle hit an adult male pedestrian. He was rushed to a nearby hospital with critical injuries. The North Las Vegas Police Department's Traffic Division is handling the investigation. Police told KTNV the driver stayed at the scene and that impairment is not suspected at this time.
Roads and Response
The Regional Transportation Commission reported that the intersection was fully blocked around 3 a.m., with traffic shut down in all directions while first responders and crash investigators worked the scene. By about 5:30 a.m., two eastbound lanes on Cheyenne had reopened, but drivers were still being urged to steer clear of the area as the investigation continued, FOX5 reported.
Cheyenne Corridor Safety
Cheyenne Avenue has seen multiple serious crashes in recent years, adding fuel to ongoing safety concerns along the busy corridor. In November 2024, a deadly collision at Cheyenne and Pecos involving a pedestrian and a semi-truck drew renewed attention to the issue, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal. Local coverage and police reports have documented several investigations on Cheyenne since 2024, noting the risks for people walking along or attempting to cross the roadway.
North Las Vegas police have not released the name of the man injured in Friday's crash. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the collision to contact the department's Traffic Division, KTNV reported. This story will be updated as police and transportation officials release additional details.
