North Las Vegas, NV (Oct. 18, 2026) – After midnight on October 18, a man in his 40s died when an SUV struck him near Cheyenne Avenue and Revere Street, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department. Investigators said he was crossing outside a marked crosswalk.
Police said a woman in her 40s was driving the SUV on Cheyenne Avenue. The pedestrian died at the scene. His name and cause of death have not been released.
Investigators did not see signs of impairment by the driver, police said.
The department’s Major Collision Investigation Unit is handling the case. This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Fatal Pedestrian Crash in North Las Vegas, NV
Preliminary data from Zero Fatalities Nevada and the Nevada Department of Public Safety shows 111 pedestrians killed on Nevada roads in 2025, out of 381 total traffic deaths. That is nearly 3 in 10 deaths. These steps protect a family while investigators work.
- Request the crash report and the Major Collision Investigation Unit’s contact information from the North Las Vegas Police Department.
- Ask, through a lawyer, that the SUV and its recorded data stay preserved, since repairs can erase speed and braking records.
- Note nearby cameras, such as stores, buses, and doorbells, and ask owners to save footage, since recordings get overwritten quickly.
- Keep the person’s clothing and belongings exactly as returned, since they can serve as evidence.
- Send insurance calls to one family member or to a lawyer, and decline recorded statements.
- Order several certified copies of the death certificate once released, and check the family’s own auto policy, since uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage can apply to a person who was walking.
What Families Ask After a Pedestrian Crash in Clark County
Who can be held responsible for a pedestrian crash in Nevada?
The driver, first. The vehicle owner, or an employer if the driver was working, can also share responsibility depending on the evidence.
Can a family recover when the person was crossing outside a marked crosswalk? Possibly. Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rule (NRS 41.141) allows recovery when a person is less than 51 percent at fault, with the award reduced by that share.
Does it matter that investigators saw no signs of impairment by the driver? No. A driver does not need to be impaired to be at fault, since speed, distraction, and failing to see a person in the road can each establish liability.
What can a family recover after a fatal crash? Wrongful death damages under NRS 41.085 include funeral costs and loss of support and companionship. The estate can also pursue the person’s own medical bills and pain before death.
How long does a family have to file? Two years from the date of death. For a death on October 18, 2026, the deadline is October 18, 2028 (NRS 41.085 and NRS 11.190).
Speak With a North Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident Lawyer at Ace Law Group
Ace Law Group is based in Las Vegas and represents injured people and grieving families across Clark County and throughout Nevada, in English, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean.
Our pedestrian accident lawyers in Nevada handle wrongful death and serious injury claims for people hit while walking. Ace Law Group won a $7.1 million award in a vehicle versus pedestrian case involving a traumatic brain injury.
Families facing a fatal pedestrian case in North Las Vegas should know what Ace Law Group brings before choosing a firm:
- $44M+ recovered for injured clients in 2025 alone
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