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By CASSANDRA TALOMA LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

June 23, 2015 - 10:55 am

Charleston Boulevard is closed between Maryland Parkway and 10th Street after a pedestrian was struck by a car, according to Las Vegas police.

The crash happened about 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, police said.

The pedestrian was taken to University Medical Center with critical injuries.

Additional details were not immediately available.

Drivers should avoid the area.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact reporter Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find her on Twitter: @CassandraTaloma.

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