Dog Walker Left in Critical Condition Following East Las Vegas Hit-and-Run

LAS VEGAS, NV — A quiet early-morning dog walk in east Las Vegas turned into a life-or-death emergency on Saturday, May 2, 2026, when a pedestrian was struck by a hit-and-run driver. The victim was rushed to the trauma center at University Medical Center with life-threatening injuries.

Incident Overview

According to investigators from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 3:00 AM.

Location: The strike took place at the intersection of East Charleston Boulevard and North Mojave Road.
The Collision: The pedestrian was crossing in a marked crosswalk when they were struck by a dark-colored SUV traveling westbound in the left travel lane.
Contributing Factors: Investigators noted the pedestrian was reportedly crossing against the signal at the time of the crash.
Aftermath: The impact threw the victim onto the roadway, and the driver immediately fled the scene without providing aid.

A Dangerous Pattern on Charleston Boulevard

The intersection of Charleston and Mojave has a documented history of serious wrecks. Regional planning documents from the RTC categorize Charleston Boulevard as part of a “high-injury network.” Vision Zero safety upgrades are currently planned for this corridor, including:

Enhanced street lighting.
Pedestrian-focused signal modifications.
General infrastructure improvements designed to reduce the frequency of high-impact crashes.

How to Help

Metro’s Collision Investigation Section is actively seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the dark SUV and its driver. Detectives are specifically interested in speaking with witnesses or viewing security and dashcam footage from the area around 3:00 AM on Saturday morning.

Anyone with information is urged to contact:

LVMPD Collision Investigation Section: (702) 828-3595 or (702) 828-3060.
Crime Stoppers of Nevada (Anonymous): (702) 385-5555 or www.CrimeStoppersOfNV.com.

Sources: [1] Hoodline: Dog Walker Left Fighting For Life After Dark SUV Bolts From East Vegas Crosswalk.