Pedestrian struck on Strip identified

By Mike BlaskyLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

October 22, 2012 - 8:40 am

A man who died Saturday night after he was struck by a vehicle while trying to cross Las Vegas Boulevard was identified Monday.

Douglas Alan Reid, 59, died after he was struck by a Dodge Durango about 8:45 p.m. as he crossed Las Vegas Boulevard North just south of Mesquite Avenue.

The Durango was traveling northbound in the west lane.

Reid died at University Medical Center. The driver of the Durango was not injured.

Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0283.

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