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Pedestrian killed in Henderson accident identified

The pedestrian who died Wednesday after being struck by a taxicab in Henderson has been identified by the Clark County coroner's office.

Olen Davis, 61, was hit by a taxicab about 6:30 p.m. Wednesday after crossing Sunset Road near Marks Street outside a marked crosswalk.

The driver of the taxicab was traveling east on Sunset Road when the vehicle struck Davis. Witnesses said the driver had a green light and was driving the speed limit.

The coroner pronounced Davis dead at the scene at 8:45 p.m.

Contact reporter Caitlyn Belcher at cbelcher@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.

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