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Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Traffic Bureau

400-B S. Martin L. King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106

Office 702-828-4082 

Sheriff Kevin McMahill

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

*** Tesla Model Y involved in a fatal hit and run collision with a pedestrian on a skateboard. ***

On Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, at approximately 1:18 a.m., a fatal injury hit-and-run automobile versus pedestrian collision occurred on North Rainbow Boulevard at the intersection with Vegas Drive. Evidence at the scene, witness statements, and video evidence indicated that a Tesla Model Y was traveling southbound on Rainbow Boulevard approaching the intersection with Vegas Drive. A pedestrian was attempting to cross Rainbow Boulevard on the north side of the intersection when he was struck by the Tesla. The Tesla driver failed to stop at the collision scene or notify police. Emergency Medical Personnel responded to the collision scene, but despite life-saving efforts, the pedestrian succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased.

This collision marks the 66th fatal traffic-related collision in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s jurisdiction for the year 2025. This collision remains under investigation by the LVMPD Collision Investigation Section.

Anyone with information is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department Collision Investigation Section at (702) 828-3060 or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, visit www.CrimeStoppersOfNV.com, or use the mobile app “P3.” Message & Data rates may apply. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.

Number: 1 Driver: Unknown Injury: Unknown

Address: Unknown Age: Unknown

Vehicle Information: Tesla Model Y

Number: 2 Pedestrian: Pending Notification Injury: Fatal

Address: Las Vegas, Nevada Age: 33 Male