Pedestrian’s death marks Metro’s 100th traffic-related fatality in ’26

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A 75-year-old man struck by a vehicle in west Las Vegas on Oct. 1 has died, marking the 100th traffic-related fatality in Metro's jurisdiction for 2026.

Pedestrian’s death marks Metro’s 100th traffic-related fatality in ’26

Roland Bame, 75, died Thursday at University Medical Center from injuries suffered in a crash on Oct. 1, according to the Clark County coroner's office and a Metropolitan Police Department release.

The collision occurred just before 7:15 p.m. on South Torrey Pines Drive north of Celeste Avenue. Police said Bame was crossing Torrey Pines in a marked crosswalk when a 2000 Honda CR-V struck him.

The driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, according to Metro. The department's Collision Investigation Section continues to investigate the crash.

Bame's death represents the 100th traffic-related fatality within Metro's jurisdiction so far in 2026.

Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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