LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A 10-year-old boy was killed and a 9-year-old was injured in a collision with a pickup truck while riding an e-scooter on Thursday afternoon in northeast Las Vegas.
The incident occurred around 2:40 p.m. near Owens Avenue and Walnut Road, just outside a mobile home park. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, the children crossed the street outside of a designated crosswalk when they were struck.
The 10-year-old died at the scene, while the 9-year-old sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. The driver of the truck remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.
Local residents expressed ongoing concerns about traffic safety in the area, citing frequent speeding and hazardous conditions for children. “I don't let my son walk to school anymore,” said Jennifer Telez Martinez, a neighbor.
This incident marks the 130th traffic-related fatality in LVMPD's jurisdiction for the year. The crash remains under investigation.
Authorities emphasized the need for parental guidance regarding the use of e-scooters and e-bikes. “We need to have those sit-down conversations with our children,” a police spokesperson stated.
New data indicates that about 35% of traffic collisions involve e-bikes and e-scooters, and 142 reports of juveniles involved in such incidents occurred during school hours as of October 22. With Halloween approaching, police urged the community to be cautious as children will be out trick-or-treating.