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Pedestrian on Summerlin Parkway off-ramp killed
A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a vehicle on a Summerlin Parkway off-ramp early Saturday morning. According to Nevada State Police, the incident occurred at approximately 12:17 a.m. on the eastbound off-ramp of Summerlin Parkway, near Rampart Boulevard. An initial investigation revealed that the pedestrian was walking on the ramp when they were hit by a 2012 Honda Civic. The victim was declared dead at the scene and their identity will be disclosed by the Clark County Coroner’s Office once their next of kin have been notified.
As of Thursday night, no further information has been released regarding the circumstances surrounding the collision. It is not yet known if the driver of the Honda Civic will face any charges in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is urged to contact Nevada State Police. This tragic accident serves as a reminder for both pedestrians and drivers to exercise caution and follow traffic laws to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future.
No more information is available at this time.
Mar 22, 2024
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