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East valley intersection blocked after crash leaves one with life-threatening injuries

Charleston and Lamb shut down after crash leaves one with life-threatening injuries
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — An east valley intersection is blocked Tuesday morning and police respond to a crash.

It happened around 4:46 a.m. at Charleston and Lamb Boulevard, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

A pedestrian was crossing Charleston inside a marked crosswalk against the signal, authorities said.

When the pedestrian was crossing the westbound Charleston lanes, he was struck by a vehicle.

The pedestrian was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is ongoing. Use an alternate route when traveling in the area.