Executive Summary
- LVMPD is investigating a fatality on Boulder Highway at Whitney Avenue that occurred at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday.
- The incident was initially reported as a medical episode but reclassified after doctors found injuries consistent with a vehicle strike.
- The LVMPD Fatal Detail unit has assumed responsibility for the investigation.
- Motorists are advised to expect traffic delays near East Tropicana Avenue.
LAS VEGAS — The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) has launched an investigation into a fatal incident that occurred Wednesday evening along Boulder Highway, following a determination that the victim was struck by a vehicle.
According to LVMPD officials, the incident took place at approximately 6:00 p.m. near the intersection of Whitney Avenue and East Tropicana Avenue. Initial reports from the scene suggested that an individual found unresponsive in the roadway had suffered a medical episode.
Police stated that the individual was transported to a local hospital for treatment but was subsequently pronounced dead. Upon examination, medical personnel advised law enforcement that the deceased presented injuries consistent with being struck by a vehicle, contradicting the initial assessment.
The LVMPD Fatal Detail unit has responded to the location to assume control of the investigation. Authorities have issued an advisory for motorists to expect delays in the surrounding area while detectives process the scene.
Investigative Outlook
The reclassification of this incident from a medical emergency to a traffic fatality shifts the operational focus to accident reconstruction and hit-and-run protocols. Investigators will likely prioritize the collection of surveillance footage and witness statements to identify the vehicle involved, as the driver was not reported to be at the scene following the initial discovery of the victim. This segment of Boulder Highway remains a focal point for traffic safety enforcement due to the mix of high-speed vehicular traffic and pedestrian activity.
