Henderson, Nev. – (March 29, 2023) On March 29, 2023, at approximately 2:08 A.M., the City of Henderson Police and Fire Departments responded to the area of South Boulder Highway and Horizon Drive in reference to a collision involving a vehicle and a pedestrian.

Preliminary investigation revealed a white 2021 Chevrolet pickup truck was traveling northbound on Boulder Highway between Equestrian Drive and Horizon Drive when a pedestrian was struck in the roadway.  The pedestrian was wearing all dark clothing and was outside of a marked crosswalk.

Investigators were unable to identify the 40 to 50-year-old male pedestrian at the scene.

The pedestrian was transported to Sunrise Trauma Hospital in grave condition where he succumbed to his injuries. 

Impairment nor speed are considered factors in this incident. 

Traffic on northbound Boulder Highway was closed for approximately 3 hours while the investigation was conducted.

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 first accident-related fatality for 2023.

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.