LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A pedestrian sustained critical injuries Thursday evening after being struck by a vehicle in west Las Vegas.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded at approximately 7:15 p.m. to a collision involving a vehicle and pedestrian at Celeste Avenue and South Torrey Pines Drive, near Alta Drive.
According to authorities, a 2000 Honda CR-V was traveling south on Torrey Pines Drive when it struck the pedestrian, who was crossing in a marked crosswalk.
The pedestrian was transported to UMC with life-threatening injuries. The driver remained at the scene and exhibited no signs of impairment.
The incident is currently under investigation by LVMPD, with no additional information available on potential lane closures or tows.