Pedestrian Dies Following Hit-and-Run Crash on South Nellis Boulevard; Driver Still Outstanding

LAS VEGAS, NV — A 36-year-old female pedestrian has succumbed to her injuries following a hit-and-run collision in East Las Vegas, marking the 80th traffic-related fatality in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s jurisdiction in 2026.

According to the LVMPD Collision Investigation Section, the incident occurred at approximately 9:15 PM at the intersection of South Nellis Boulevard and East Twain Avenue.

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|          LVMPD FATAL CRASH #80 INVESTIGATION           |
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|  - Date & Time: Aug. 23, 2026 (~9:15 PM)               |
|  - Location: S. Nellis Blvd & E. Twain Ave             |
|  - Investigating Unit: LVMPD Collision Investigation   |
|  - Incident Classification: Fatal Hit-and-Run          |
|  - Victim: 36-Year-Old Female (Succumbed at Hospital)  |
|  - Vehicle Involved: Silver 2005 Toyota Matrix         |
|  - Vehicle Status: Recovered / Impounded by LVMPD      |
|  - Driver Status: Outstanding / Fled the Scene         |
|  - 2026 Jurisdiction Metric: 80th Traffic Fatality     |
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Intersection Collision and Vehicle Recovery

Physical evidence and preliminary crash reconstruction indicate that the pedestrian was crossing Nellis Boulevard in or adjacent to the marked crosswalk at the Twain Avenue intersection.

A silver 2005 Toyota Matrix traveling southbound in the center travel lane entered the intersection and struck the pedestrian, projecting her forward onto the roadway. The driver failed to stop, render aid, or notify emergency services, fleeing the scene southbound.

Emergency medical responders transported the victim to the Trauma Center at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, where she was admitted in critical condition with life-threatening injuries. Medical staff and the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner confirmed she succumbed to her injuries the following day.

Detectives later located and secured the suspect vehicle, confirming it had sustained front-end and windshield damage consistent with the collision. The driver remains outstanding.

LVMPD Appeal for Community Tips

Investigators are actively searching for the individual who was operating the silver Toyota Matrix at the time of the crash.

Anyone with information regarding the driver’s identity or whereabouts is urged to contact the LVMPD Collision Investigation Section at (702) 828-3595 or (702) 828-3060. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers of Nevada at (702) 385-5555, online at CrimeStoppersOfNV.com, or via the P3 mobile application. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest may qualify for a cash reward.

Source: Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Traffic Bureau (Event No. LLV260800081711), Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner.