Las Vegas Sun

March 19, 2024

Truck hits boy, 15, crossing street near Boulevard Mall

Collision

A 15-year-old North Las Vegas boy was critically injured Thursday when he was struck by a pickup truck while trying to cross Maryland Parkway, Metro Police said.

The accident occurred at about 4:51 p.m. just south of Katie Avenue, near Boulevard Mall.

Authorities said the teen left the west curb of Maryland Parkway and began to cross to the east side outside of the marked crosswalk. Traffic in the right lane was stopped, but when he reached the center lane, he was struck by a 2006 Ford 150 pickup truck driven by 43-year-old Michael Tarby of Henderson, police said.

The teen was taken to Sunrise Hospital with critical injuries, authorities said.

Although the investigation is ongoing, police said jaywalking appears to be a factor. No charges have been filed.

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