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Woman dies after being hit by car in Henderson

Police: Car fails to stop at stop sign, hits 2 people
Posted at 1:53 PM, Apr 09, 2019
and last updated 2019-04-09 17:01:07-04

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A woman is dead after she and a man were hit by a car while crossing a street in Henderson, police say.

The crash happened on April 3 near Texas and Atlantic avenues around 11 p.m.

Henderson police say a car was traveling southbound on Texas Avenue and did not stop at a stop sign before hitting the two walkers.

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The man was transported to the hospital with minor injuries.

The woman was transported to the hospital in critical condition where officials say she died over the weekend.

Her death is the third traffic related death this year in the City of Henderson.

Authorities do not believe speed or impairment played a factor. No word if any arrests were made.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.