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Pedestrian killed when struck by truck near I-15

Interstate 15 at Starr Avenue looking northbound about 4:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (RTC)

Interstate 15 at Starr Avenue looking southbound about 4:50 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. (RTC)

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Updated January 26, 2024 - 5:00 pm

A pedestrian died after being struck by a semi-truck in the south end of the valley on Friday afternoon.

The fatal 3 p.m. crash was at southbound Interstate 15 and St. Rose Parkway, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.

The pedestrian was transported to an area hospital and succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash and pronounced deceased.

The truck driver remained on-scene and is cooperating with police.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.

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