Pedestrian Dies After Vehicle Crash in Las Vegas
A 75-year-old man died after being struck by a car in a marked crosswalk on South Torrey Pines Drive.
Las Vegas Accidents News
This page covers emergency response, search and rescue operations, investigations into incidents, property damage and safety incidents. Reporting follows the immediate aftermath of accidents occurring throughout the city and its surrounding areas.
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October 24, 2026
Clark County Crews Contain Las Vegas House FireFirefighters extinguished a house fire in the 5300 block of Hillsboro Lane early Saturday.
October 22, 2026
Three Cars Collide Near Las Vegas LandmarkAuthorities report one injury following a three-vehicle crash near the Thomas & Mack Center this morning.
October 22, 2026
Driver Arrested After Fleeing Summerlin Parkway CrashA two-vehicle collision near Buffalo Drive resulted in minor injuries and a subsequent arrest by state police.
October 21, 2026
Police Investigate Death of Man Found in Las VegasThe Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after an unresponsive man was found and later pronounced dead.
October 21, 2026
Vehicle Strikes Pedestrian in Downtown Las VegasA pedestrian sustained critical injuries in an evening collision near West Wyoming Avenue.
October 20, 2026
Jury Awards $5.69 Million Over Las Vegas Taxi AccidentA California woman received the damages after a taxi driver closed a vehicle trunk on her head in Las Vegas.
October 20, 2026
Las Vegas Driver Charged After Wrong-Way CrashA 58-year-old driver is facing charges after a high-speed collision on Sahara Avenue left two people critically injured.
October 12, 2026
Unresponsive Person Found Dead in Las VegasAuthorities discovered a deceased individual on the 3500 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard.
October 10, 2026
Las Vegas Professor Struck in Hit-and-RunA College of Southern Nevada professor remains in critical condition following a hit-and-run on Tropicana Avenue.
October 1, 2026
Las Vegas Driver Sentenced to Probation in Hit-and-RunA judge ordered probation for Eric McDaniels following a felony reckless driving conviction.
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This section follows rescue and emergency response efforts, the investigative conclusions regarding causes, property impacts and safety standard reviews. Coverage takes in every part of the city and the communities around it. Urban density and extreme weather patterns create distinct challenges for emergency services that recur throughout the year. The response from agencies and the subsequent efforts to address underlying safety hazards are the primary constraints that define these stories.