Henderson, Nev. – (March 7th, 2024) On March 6th, 2024, at approximately 3:45 a.m., the City of Henderson Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of South Eastern Avenue and East Richmar Avenue in reference to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation revealed a white Jeep SUV was traveling northbound on South Eastern Avenue when a 60-year-old male, while walking outside of a crosswalk, entered the travel lane and was struck by the SUV. The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and was cooperative with investigators. 

The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on scene. 

Impairment and speed are not believed to be factors in this incident.

As this is still an active and open investigation, no further details will be provided at this time.

The name of the decedent will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office after next of kin notifications.

The collision is being investigated as the eight accident-related fatality for 2024.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911, 3-1-1, or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit Crime Stoppers website. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest, or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers, may result in a cash reward.