Dog killed, man with life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle in northwest Las Vegas

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A man suffered life-threatening injuries and his dog was killed after being struck by a vehicle while crossing North Buffalo Drive in northwest Las Vegas on Sunday evening.

Dog killed, man with life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle in northwest Las Vegas

A 43-year-old man was walking his dog outside a marked or implied crosswalk on North Buffalo Drive, north of Cobal Canyon Lane, when he was struck by a southbound 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe at approximately 6:47 p.m. on Sunday. The impact threw both the man and the dog onto the roadway.

The man was transported to University Medical Center’s Trauma Center with life-threatening injuries. The dog was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the Hyundai remained at the scene, showed no signs of impairment, and cooperated with police. No charges have been announced in connection with the crash.

Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Original reporting: 8 News Now →
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