Las Vegas, NV (May 30, 2026) – A fatal pedestrian crash at Decatur Boulevard and Spring Mountain Road in the southwest Las Vegas valley claimed the life of a 35-year-old man who died Thursday night.
Police said the crash occurred around 9:30 p.m. on May 28 when a 2013 Toyota RAV4 traveling south on Decatur Boulevard struck a man crossing the roadway from west to east outside a marked crosswalk. Evidence from the scene, witness statements, and surveillance video indicated the pedestrian moved into the vehicle’s path before being hit by the front of the SUV.
After the initial impact, the man was projected onto the roadway and then struck again by the Toyota. Emergency personnel attempted life-saving efforts, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver, identified as 27-year-old Victoria Truong, remained at the location and showed signs of impairment, according to police. She was later arrested on a misdemeanor DUI charge and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on a $2,000 bond.
All southbound lanes of Decatur Blvd were closed near Spring Mountain Rd while investigators processed the scene. Our sympathy goes out to the family and loved ones of the deceased.
Why DUI-Related Pedestrian Crashes Often Result in Fatal Outcomes
Impaired driving significantly reduces a driver’s ability to react to unexpected hazards, including pedestrians entering or crossing a roadway. Alcohol or drug impairment can affect vision, judgment, and reaction time, making it more difficult to respond quickly in busy intersections.
Urban intersections like Decatur Boulevard and Spring Mountain Road often involve multiple lanes, turning vehicles, and heavy nighttime traffic. These conditions can increase the complexity of driving even under normal circumstances.
When a pedestrian is struck at speed, the risk of severe or fatal injury increases due to the force of impact and secondary contact with the roadway. Law enforcement agencies typically rely on surveillance footage, witness accounts, and toxicology results to determine contributing factors in DUI-related crashes.
