Police are asking the public for information about a burgundy Chevrolet Tahoe that they say left the scene westbound on East Cheyenne Avenue.
Las Vegas, NV - October 26, 2026
An 84-year-old woman was struck and killed Monday morning in northeast Las Vegas, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. Police describe the crash as a suspected hit-and-run and are looking for the vehicle involved.
Key Facts
- Date: Monday, October 26, 2026
- Location: East Cheyenne Avenue and North Walnut Road, Las Vegas
- Type of crash: Suspected hit-and-run involving a pedestrian
- Vehicles involved: Burgundy Chevrolet Tahoe, which police are seeking
- Injuries / fatalities: One pedestrian died
- Responding agencies: Metropolitan Police Department
- Reported by: Las Vegas Review-Journal, FOX5 Vegas, Las Vegas Sun
Crash Overview
Metro's release placed the crash at roughly 5:55 a.m., close to East Cheyenne Avenue and North Walnut Road. Police said the woman, 84, of Henderson, was crossing Cheyenne away from any marked or implied crosswalk at the time.
Police said a burgundy Chevrolet Tahoe traveling westbound on Cheyenne struck her with its right front. Police said the driver did not stop and drove west on Cheyenne from the scene.
The woman was taken to the Trauma Unit at University Medical Center, where she died. Police earlier described her as using a wheelchair, but that detail did not appear in Metro's latest release.
People Involved
The pedestrian was an 84-year-old woman from Henderson. She was taken to the Trauma Unit at University Medical Center, where police said she died.
Investigation Status
The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating through its Collision Investigation Section and is seeking the Chevrolet Tahoe. Metro asked anyone with information to contact the section. Anyone who wants to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers. Metro said the death is the 98th traffic-related fatality in its jurisdiction this year.