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Pedestrian killed, driver detained in fatal Pahrump crash

A woman was killed Monday night in a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash in Pahrump that led to the closure of a major highway and the arrest of a driver.

The crash occurred just before 9:30 p.m. on southbound state Route 160, just south of East Country Place Road, according to a Nevada Highway Patrol release.

This crash involved a pedestrian and a Toyota Camry sedan. The victim was confirmed deceased on scene. The driver of the Toyota was arrested at the scene on suspicion of impairment.

Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on X.

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