UPDATE — On Saturday, Las Vegas Police confirmed the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and passed away. The pedestrian’s death marks the 98th traffic-related fatality in the LVMPD’s jurisdiction for the year 2022.
PREVIOUS — On Friday, at approximately 8:39 a.m., a critical injury collision was reported near the intersection of West Flamingo Road and South Rainbow Boulevard.
#BREAKING We are investigating a critical injury crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian. This happened around 8:40 am at Rainbow and Flamingo.
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) August 12, 2022
The pedestrian has been taken to UMC. Eastbound Flamingo is shutdown in that area. Please avoid the area for the investigation. pic.twitter.com/4NEvpCW0pe
Evidence at the scene, witness statements, and surveillance video indicated that a 2008 Toyota Corolla was traveling eastbound on Flamingo Road, west of the intersection with Rainbow Boulevard, in the left turn lane. The Toyota was approaching the intersection on a green turn arrow while a pedestrian was crossing over Flamingo Road, from south to north, outside of a marked crosswalk.
The collision occurred when the pedestrian darted through stopped traffic and entered the Toyota’s path of travel. The pedestrian ran into the front right side of the Toyota.
The pedestrian sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported by ambulance to UMC Trauma, where he remains in critical condition. The driver of the Toyota remained at the collision scene and did not show signs of impairment.
This collision remains under investigation by the LVMPD’s Collision Investigation Section.
RTC reports that Flamingo Road is currently closed in both directions at Rainbow Boulevard. Drivers are advised to use caution and find alternate routes.
