Woman, 73, dies 1 week after being hit by suspected DUI driver near Strip

A 73‑year‑old woman died one week after being struck by a suspected DUI driver near the Las Vegas Strip, the Metropolitan Police Department announced Monday. The woman passed away Saturday at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center. Her death marks the 61st traffic‑related fatality in Metro’s jurisdiction this year. The collision occurred just before 9:45 p.m. on East Sahara Avenue, eastbound of South Van Patten Street. Investigators said the pedestrian was crossing Sahara outside of a marked or implied crosswalk when she was hit by a 2025 GMC Sierra pickup traveling eastbound on Sahara. Police identified the driver as Robert Gonzales‑Flores, 33, of Las Vegas. He brought his vehicle to a controlled stop eastbound of the intersection, displayed signs of impairment and was arrested for DUI. Gonzales‑Flores was released on his own recognizance and has a preliminary hearing scheduled for September 2.