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Pedestrian facing ‘life-threatening injuries’ after crash

Pedestrian facing 'life-threatening injuries' after crash

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By Tony Garcia / Las Vegas Review-Journal

October 16, 2023 - 6:33 am

Updated October 16, 2023 - 7:22 pm

A pedestrian is facing life-threatening injuries after a crash Monday morning in central Las Vegas.

The crash occurred just before 1:25 a.m. at West Charleston Boulevard near South Commerce Street, according to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Joshua Stark. The victim was not crossing Charleston in an established crosswalk.

The driver remained on the scene, and impairment is not suspected.

Charleston was closed for the investigation, but the lanes are now open.

Contact Tony Garcia at tgarcia@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0307. Follow @TonyGLVNews on X.

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