LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A pedestrian died after being struck by a pickup truck early Sunday morning on northbound I-15 just south of Flamingo Road, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
NHP said it responded to the collision just before 1:30 a.m.
The pedestrian, identified as 34-year-old Anthony Jeger of Damascus, Oregon, was taken to the hospital, where he later died, according to NHP.
The driver of the pickup truck was arrested for suspected impairment, authorities said. Their identity or any charges were not immediately available.
According to NHP, Jeger entered the northbound travel lanes from the right shoulder, crossing into the pickup truck's path. NHP said the front of the truck hit Jeger.
The crash remains under investigation.
