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Pedestrian fatalities up in Vegas

Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999 | 11:10 a.m.

Las Vegas has recorded two more pedestrian fatalities, raising the total for the year to 26.

Manual Sandoval, 51, was struck while crossing Eastern Avenue on Sunday. He died from his injuries Monday.

And 11-year-old Leonard Williams has died of injuries suffered Sunday when he was struck on Lamb Boulevard. Witnesses said Williams was frightened by a dog, and ran into the roadway.

In a third pedestrian accident, 71-year-old Mary Thomas was reported in critical condition Tuesday after being struck by a vehicle on Sahara Avenue.

All three accidents are under investigation.

Las Vegas has recorded 88 traffic fatalities for the year.

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