Press Releases

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
Traffic Bureau

400 S. Martin L. King Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89106
Office 702-828-3595 
Sheriff Kevin McMahill  

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

*****Update*****
05/22/2026

On May 22, 2026, a representative from the Clark County Office of the Coroner/Medical Examiner contacted the LVMPD’s Collision Investigation Section and advised that the driver and sole occupant of the Jeep involved in the collision succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at UMC by hospital staff on 05/21/2026. 

The LVMPD Collision Investigation Section is awaiting the Clark County Coroner’s determination for cause and manner of death. This collision will not be counted as a Traffic-related fatality until a determination has been made. The collision remains under investigation by the LVMPD Collision Investigation Section.

***Vehicle vs. Fixed Object collision results in life-threatening injuries***

On May 20, 2026, at approximately 8:51 p.m., a vehicle versus fixed object collision occurred on North Lamb Boulevard, north of East Washington Avenue. Evidence at the scene indicated that a red Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound on North Lamb Boulevard, north of East Washington Avenue. For unknown reasons, the Jeep’s driver failed to maintain a travel lane and veered off the roadway to the right. A collision occurred when the front of the Jeep struck the east curb and then a power utility pole.

Emergency Medical Services immediately responded to the collision scene and began life-saving measures. The driver was transported to the University Medical Center's Trauma Center and was admitted with life-threatening injuries.

This collision remains under investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section.

 Number: 1 Driver: Pending Notification Injury: Life-Threatening
Address: Las Vegas, NV Age: 47 Male
Vehicle Information: 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee