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Type of Accident:
Pedestrian and Vehicle
Article Summary:
According to a report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, a collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle occurred on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at around 11:57 p.m. The accident took place on Sahara Avenue near the intersection of Santa Clara Drive. A Kia Sportage was headed east on Sahara Avenue, approaching Santa Clara Drive, when it collided with a pedestrian crossing Sahara Avenue. Medical personnel arrived on scene, but the injuries sustained by the pedestrian were too significant, and they were pronounced dead at the scene. This marks the 9th traffic-related fatality for LVMPD’s jurisdiction for 2026.
Serious pedestrian accident injuries can be life-changing, and the right legal representation matters. A Las Vegas pedestrian accident attorney can protect your rights, take over the claims process, and aggressively pursue the maximum compensation available. Accident reports are available through the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
If you or someone you know was injured in an accident, contact Sandoval James & Walkenshaw Injury Attorneys so we can get you the help you deserve.
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