Las Vegas, NV – Man Using Wheelchair Struck and Killed by Suspected Drunk Driver in Central Las Vegas Valley

Las Vegas, NV (April 12, 2026) – A man using a wheelchair was struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver in the central valley Sunday night, police say. Around 11:11 p.m. on Sunday, officers with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded to a crash involving a male pedestrian using a wheelchair near Fremont Street and Oakey Boulevard.

According to LVMPD, the pedestrian was crossing Boulder Highway, south of Oakey, outside of a marked crosswalk, while a 2013 KIA Optima was traveling north in the same lanes.

The crash occurred when the pedestrian entered the path of the KIA and was struck.

Arriving medical crews pronounced the pedestrian dead at the scene. The driver of the KIA is suspected of drunk driving.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Drunk Driving Accidents in Las Vegas, NV

When a suspected drunk driver kills someone, Nevada law provides the victim’s family with powerful legal options, independent of any criminal case against the driver.

What to do after such accidents:

• Contact a wrongful death attorney immediately. DUI crash evidence must be preserved early, including the driver’s blood alcohol records and any surveillance footage in the area
• Do not speak to the driver’s insurance company before consulting an attorney
• Do not sign any documents or accept any settlement. DUI wrongful death cases carry significant value that early offers will never reflect

Nevada’s deadline: Wrongful death claims must be filed within two years of the date of death (NRS 41.085). Acting early preserves every legal option available to the family.

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