Pedestrian struck by vehicle at Sahara-Paradise intersection
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle near East Sahara Avenue and Paradise Road on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. (Bizuayehu Tesfaye/Las Vegas Review-Journal Follow @bizutesfaye)
A person was critically injured after being struck by a car in the intersection of Sahara Avenue and Paradise Road, Wednesday, June 29, 2016. (RTC FAST Cameras)
A pedestrian is in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle Wednesday morning near East Sahara Avenue and Paradise Road.
Police said the crash occurred about 8:05 a.m., and the pedestrian was taken to University Medical Center with what appeared to be critical injuries, Metro spokeswoman Laura Meltzer said.
Road closures and traffic restrictions in the area were lifted about 10:20 a.m., Meltzer said.
No arrests were made in connection with the crash, but a citation was issued, she said.
Review-Journal reporter Christian Bertolaccini contributed to this story. Contact Lawren Linehan at llinehan@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0381. Find @lawrenlinehan on Twitter.
