Las Vegas, NV (January 14, 2024) - On Friday, January 12, a pedestrian was killed after a traffic accident in the Las Vegas area. The fatal crash was reported at the corner of Valley View Boulevard and Diablo Drive at around 5 p.m. Local authorities were called to the scene of a pedestrian crash to render aid at the scene.
The victim was traveling on foot when they were hit by an oncoming motor vehicle. The pedestrian sustained fatal injuries and was later pronounced dead. No updates on the deadly accident are currently available.
The identities of the involved parties have been withheld. No charges have been filed at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the deadly pedestrian crash is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Deadly Pedestrian Accidents in Nevada
Traveling as a pedestrian is far from safe, especially in a busy city like Las Vegas. Statistics show that from 2014 to 2018, there were 387 fatalities resulting from 376 pedestrian crashes across the state of Nevada. Almost 90 percent of these deadly crashes occurred in urban areas, and more than 24.4 percent of fatal crashes in the state involved pedestrian accidents. Clark County was the site of the majority of these incidents.
For many reasons, pedestrians are more likely to suffer life-threatening injuries in the event of a traffic accident. There is little protection offered to those traveling on foot, and this means the resulting injuries are often much more severe. These injuries frequently require extensive medical treatment that can quickly become astronomical. You will likely not be able to handle these and other expenses on your own.
A deadly collision can change your life like nothing else. Your very ability to make a recovery can be at risk if you are not able to partner with a skilled attorney. Families are often unaware that they are able to pursue a claim for compensation after a deadly accident. You need to be sure that you can get the most out of your case by partnering with a trained lawyer. Wrongful death claims are particularly complicated, and you need to be sure that you can hold the at-fault driver responsible after a deadly pedestrian crash.
At Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P., we have successfully helped many grieving families pursue compensation after a deadly pedestrian crash. We understand you are going through a difficult time, and we want to be sure that you can recover. The damages resulting from a deadly crash can quickly become difficult to handle, and our Las Vegas wrongful death lawyers are here to help you during your recovery. If you are ready to get started on your case, contact our law offices today at 775-227-2280. We can answer any questions that you may have about your case during a free consultation. We will be here to diligently protect your legal rights after a fatal pedestrian accident.