Woman Killed in Pedestrian Accident on Cheyenne Avenue
Las Vegas, NV (September 3, 2022) On Friday evening, a hit-and-run crash killed a female pedestrian on Pecos Road and Cheyenne Avenue.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department says that the fatal pedestrian accident happened at around 11 p.m.
Reports say that a vehicle struck the pedestrian and then fled the scene. Eventually, officials pronounced the woman dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, authorities closed Cheyenne Avenue from Pecos Street to Las Vegas Boulevard during the investigation.
Furthermore, police are searching for the suspect in the hit-and-run crash on Pecos Road.
Sweet Lawyers extend our sympathies to the family of the woman who died in the Pecos Road hit-and-run crash. Our hearts are with you through these trying times.
Traffic Accidents Could Be Fatal
Nowadays, unexpected death could happen at any time much like what happened in the Pecos Road hit-and-run crash. At times, a person’s negligence can have devastating effects on other people.
Thus, knowing that when a person dies or is killed due to another’s negligence or misconduct, the bereaved can sue the negligent parties for the damages that they caused.
Some of the situations that could result in a wrongful death are homicide, medical malpractice, transportation accidents, pedestrian collisions like the pedestrian accident on Cheyenne Avenue, and much more.
Additionally, when the bereaved files for a wrongful death claim, economic and non-economic damages are taken into consideration. These can include high medical bills, loss of benefits, funeral services costs, emotional distress, loss of income, loss of companionship, and much more.
Our litigators here at Sweet Lawyers would love to tell you more about a possible wrongful death case. Reach out to us at (800) 674 7852.
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