Las Vegas, NV (April 27, 2026) – A pedestrian suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after a truck drove onto a sidewalk and struck her at a bus shelter on West Sahara Avenue on Saturday, April 26, at approximately 2:47 a.m. The crash occurred west of South Las Vegas Boulevard.
A grey 2014 Ram 2500 had turned left from northbound Las Vegas Boulevard onto westbound Sahara Avenue when it failed to stay in its lane. The truck’s right wheels rode up onto the north sidewalk and continued westbound, striking a bus shelter approximately 200 feet from the intersection. The pedestrian was thrown from the shelter onto the roadway.
The Ram fled westbound on Sahara Avenue after the crash. The woman was taken to UMC Trauma by ambulance with potentially life-threatening injuries.
The truck and its driver were later found north of the crash site. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested on DUI and hit-and-run charges.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. Our thoughts are with the victim as she receives medical care.
What Happens When a Hit-and-Run Driver Is Arrested in Nevada?
In Nevada, leaving the scene of a crash that results in injury is a serious criminal offense. When a driver flees and is later caught, they typically face hit-and-run charges in addition to any other violations identified at the time of arrest, such as DUI. The combination of these charges can result in significant penalties, including prison time and permanent loss of driving privileges.
Nevada’s DUI laws apply regardless of the type of vehicle involved or the time of day the offense occurs. Nighttime impaired driving is particularly dangerous near high-traffic areas like the Las Vegas Strip, where pedestrians are present around the clock. When an impaired driver leaves a marked lane and strikes a person on a sidewalk, the case is often treated with the highest level of seriousness by prosecutors.
