In the early hours of Saturday, May 2, 2026, a quiet dog walk in east Las Vegas turned into a life-or-death emergency when a pedestrian was hit by a dark-colored SUV at East Charleston Boulevard and North Mojave Road. The driver took off, leaving the victim with life-threatening injuries as medics rushed them to the trauma center at University Medical Center.
What investigators say
According to FOX5, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department investigators say the crash happened around 3 a.m., as the pedestrian crossed in a marked crosswalk against the signal. The outlet reports the dark SUV was heading westbound in the left travel lane when it struck the pedestrian, throwing the victim onto the roadway. The driver did not stay at the scene, and Metro's Collision Investigation Section is now handling the case.
Charleston's crash pattern
The intersection of Charleston and Mojave has seen serious wrecks before. Hoodline previously covered another hit-and-run at this corner in 2024, underscoring a dangerous pattern on this stretch of road. Regional planning documents list Charleston Boulevard on the high‑injury network, with Vision Zero safety upgrades on the books. Those planned improvements, outlined in RTC materials, include better lighting, signal changes and pedestrian improvements along the corridor to cut down on crashes.
How to help
Metro is asking anyone with information to call the department at (702) 828-3595 or (702) 828-3060, or to leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555 or through Crime Stoppers of Nevada, as reported by FOX5. Investigators especially want to hear from witnesses or anyone with security or dashcam video from around the time of the crash, in hopes of tracking down the SUV and its driver.
Legal context
Under Nevada law, any driver involved in a crash that causes personal injury is required to stop and provide aid. Leaving the scene can lead to criminal charges under NRS 484E.010. The full statutory language and potential penalties are available in the Nevada Revised Statutes.
