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Unlawful Speed Contest Leaves A Pedestrian Dead In Northeast Valley
Metropolitan Police were called to the scene of an accident just after 10:45 p.m, Wednesday night on North Nellis Blvd. and Kell Lane.
A pedestrian was struck and killed when they entered an unmarked/implied crosswalk at the intersection and was hit by a 2006 Honda Civic Si, operated by Duglas Esteban-Chacon of Las Vegas.
According to police Esteban-Chacon was engaged in an unlawful speed contest with an unknown white vehicle.
The impact of the crash caused the victim to be dismembered at his legs. First responders determined the victims injuries were beyond medical assistance and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver , Esteban-Chacon remained at the scene and cooperated with police. he showed no signs of impairment but was later arrested on reckless driving charges.
This is the 28th traffic-related fatality in Metro’s jurisdiction so far this year. This incident is currently under investigation.
No more information is available at this time.
Feb 20, 2025
Speeding was responsible for an average of 30 deaths per day in 2022, resulting in a total of 11,000 traffic-related fatalities. It was a factor in 29 percent of all deaths on Nevada roads that year. This alarming statistic stresses the importance of following speed limits and driving safely.
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