Pedestrian struck by suspected impaired driver near Flamingo, Cameron
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Pedestrian struck by suspected impaired driver near Flamingo, Cameron

The Metropolitan Police Department says a 60-year-old man was charged with driving under the influence in a Thursday night crash that left a pedestrian in critical condition.

According to police, the crash happened at approximately 11:37 p.m. Thursday near W. Flamingo Road and Cameron Street.

In a news release, police said evidence at the scene and video surveillance indicated a maroon Ford Maverick was westbound on Flamingo Road in the right of three lanes (T3). A male pedestrian was crossing northbound Flamingo Road near a marked crosswalk.

Police said the pedestrian entered the path of the Ford and was struck on his right side by the front of the vehicle, which projected the individual forward and onto the roadway.

The 34-year-old pedestrian was taken to UMC’s trauma unit where paramedics determined his injuries were life-threatening.

The driver of the Ford, identified by police as Jonas Villaverde, 60, remained at the scene and showed signs of impairment.

Villaverde was arrested and booked on DUI-related charges, the release said.

The accident is still under investigation by Las Vegas police.