Las Vegas, NV (June 14, 2026) – A man was killed, and another was arrested after a two-vehicle collision early Saturday morning, June 13, at the intersection of East Tropicana Avenue and Tamarus Street in Las Vegas.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 7:03 a.m. A 2021 Dodge Charger was traveling eastbound on East Tropicana Avenue when it approached a red traffic signal at Tamarus Street. At the same time, a 2003 Toyota Camry was traveling northbound on Tamarus Street and turning left onto westbound Tropicana Avenue with a green light.
Investigators said the Dodge Charger failed to stop at the red light and entered the intersection, striking the Toyota Camry. The impact caused both vehicles to come to rest in the roadway. Police said the driver of the Dodge Charger fled the scene on foot without providing aid or contacting authorities.
Emergency units transported the Camry driver, a 36-year-old Las Vegas man, to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center’s trauma unit. Despite life-saving efforts, he was later pronounced dead. The driver of the Dodge Charger was identified as 22-year-old Jerry Hughes of Las Vegas. Authorities said he was later located and showed signs of impairment. He was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges including DUI resulting in death, failure to stop at a crash resulting in death, and reckless driving resulting in death.
Officials continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
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Running a red light is one of the most dangerous driving behaviors at intersections because it often results in high-speed side-impact collisions. These crashes typically occur when one driver enters the intersection while cross traffic has the right of way.
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