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LAS VEGAS, Clark County, Nev., Nov. 7, 2026 — A pedestrian was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle struck him on South Las Vegas Boulevard early Saturday morning, November 7, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. The driver was booked on DUI charges, the police said.
The crash happened at about 4:51 a.m. south of South 4th Street. A 29-year-old Las Vegas man was reportedly standing on a sidewalk ramp at the crosswalk to South 4th Street when a northbound Mercedes left the roadway and struck him. The vehicle then continued along the sidewalk and hit a palm tree before coming to rest partially in the road and partially on the sidewalk.
The pedestrian was taken to UMC Trauma and admitted for ongoing care. The driver, identified by the police as 68-year-old Robert Bush of Laguna Hills, California, was also taken to UMC Trauma for treatment of moderate injuries.
Officers determined Bush showed signs of impairment, and he was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on DUI charges. The crash remains under investigation.
We hope those who were hurt recover fully and quickly.
More Crash News from Clark County
This pedestrian crash happened on South Las Vegas Boulevard in Las Vegas, NV. For other recent crashes near Las Vegas, NV, visit our Clark County accident reports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are pedestrian crashes more likely to happen at night?
Reduced visibility after dark can make it harder for drivers to see people on foot, especially near sidewalks, ramps, or crosswalks that are not well lit.
What should a pedestrian do after being hit by a vehicle?
Call 911 right away, stay still if there is any possible injury until paramedics arrive, and get checked at a hospital even if injuries seem minor at first.
Who has the right of way at a crosswalk?
In most states, including Nevada, a pedestrian in a marked or unmarked crosswalk generally has the right of way, though drivers and walkers both share a duty to watch for one another.
What can drivers do to avoid hitting someone on foot?
Staying within the marked travel lanes, slowing down near sidewalks and crosswalks, and never driving after drinking all help keep pedestrians safe.
