A Thursday night walk across South Decatur Boulevard ended in tragedy when a driver struck and killed a pedestrian near Spring Mountain Road in the heart of Las Vegas' Chinatown corridor. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, and police quickly shut down southbound lanes while crash investigators moved in. The driver stayed on site and was taken into custody.
What investigators say
According to a news release from LVMPD, the crash happened at approximately 9:32 p.m. when a 2013 Toyota RAV4 was heading south on Decatur. Investigators say the SUV struck a 35-year-old man who was crossing from west to east, outside a marked crosswalk.
The pedestrian was projected onto the roadway and then run over, according to the release. Medics attempted life-saving measures, but the man was pronounced deceased at the scene via telemetry.
Police identified the driver as 27-year-old Victoria Truong. Investigators say she remained at the scene and “displayed signs of impairment” before being arrested on DUI-related charges. LVMPD listed the death as the department's 49th traffic fatality of 2026.
Scene and response
As reported by FOX5 Las Vegas, southbound lanes on Decatur were blocked while investigators processed the scene, and Regional Transportation Commission traffic feeds showed delays stacking up in the area. The station aired video from the scene and reported that police urged drivers to steer clear of the stretch while evidence was collected.
Legal next steps
In its statement, LVMPD said the case remains under review by the department's Collision Investigation Section, and that Truong was arrested on DUI-related charges. Any formal criminal filing will be determined after investigators complete their work and prosecutors review the case.
Investigators are asking anyone who may have information or relevant surveillance video to contact Metro's Collision Investigation Section.
Pedestrian safety in the Chinatown corridor
The intersection of Spring Mountain and Decatur cuts through Las Vegas' Chinatown, a dense commercial spine that sees heavy foot traffic at all hours. County officials have been working on plans to make the area less perilous for people on foot.
As reported by KTNV, Clark County's redevelopment plans for the Spring Mountain corridor include new crosswalks, push-button flashers and other pedestrian upgrades. A long-standing study from RTC has identified sections of Decatur as high-crash corridors.
LVMPD again urged anyone with information or video of the incident to contact its Collision Investigation Section. The fatal crash lands as a stark reminder of how unforgiving busy commercial arterials can be for pedestrians.
