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LAS VEGAS, Clark County, Nev., Nov. 11, 2026 — A man died on Tuesday afternoon, November 10, after being struck by a vehicle a carjacking suspect had just stolen from his driveway in the east valley. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the crash happened near Harmon Avenue and Nellis Boulevard, in the 4600 block of Glenn Davis Drive.
Police said dispatchers received a report of an auto-pedestrian collision at about 11:33 a.m. Officers arriving at the scene found the victim lying in the road and rendered aid until medical personnel arrived. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
According to police, a suspect noticed a vehicle running in the driveway and got inside it, then drove it out onto the street. Police said the homeowner, described as in his late 40s to early 50s, saw the suspect driving away and stepped into the road in an attempt to stop him. The suspect then reportedly accelerated, struck the homeowner and fled the scene without stopping.
Investigators later located the vehicle, though police have not released where it was found.
The department is investigating the case as a homicide and is asking anyone with information to come forward. Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of the person who died.
Intersection Safety in Nevada
The pedestrian crash was reported at Harmon Avenue and Nellis Boulevard in Las Vegas. Readers following crash news in Clark County can find more about intersections across the state on our guide to Nevada intersections.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
Pedestrians in a marked or unmarked crosswalk generally have the right of way, but drivers are expected to yield even outside crosswalks when a person is already in the roadway.
What can drivers do to avoid hitting a pedestrian?
Staying alert in driveways, parking lots and residential streets, slowing down near people on foot, and scanning for movement before accelerating can help avoid a collision.
What injuries are most common in pedestrian crashes?
Pedestrians struck by vehicles frequently suffer broken bones, head injuries and internal injuries, since they have little protection compared to someone inside a car.
What usually causes pedestrian accidents?
Distracted or impaired driving, failure to yield, speeding and drivers backing out of driveways or parking spots without checking for people nearby are common factors.
