Las Vegas pedestrian fatally struck by vehicle
A 42-year-old man who crossed the street against a green traffic signal was fatally struck Thursday morning by a Mack truck near Tropicana Avenue and Valley View Boulevard, Las Vegas police said.
The identity of the deceased Las Vegas man was not released by authorities. The collision occurred about 9:24 a.m.
Police said the truck, driven by 36-year-old Alis Ramirez, was traveling west on Tropicana at Valley View proceeding through the intersection on a green light while the pedestrian was crossing Tropicana from south to north.
The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident remains under investigation. The incident marked the 48th traffic fatality of the year under the jurisdiction of Las Vegas police.
Contact reporter Antonio Planas at aplanas@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-4638.
