Las Vegas Police Investigating Hit-and-Run, 1 Injured

Pedestrian taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after incident on Maryland Parkway.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 8:23pm

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Las Vegas police are investigating a hit-and-run incident that occurred on Wednesday afternoon in the 3900 block of South Maryland Parkway, near Flamingo Road. A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, but the driver did not remain at the scene.

Why it matters

Hit-and-run incidents are an ongoing concern in the Las Vegas area, with many pedestrians and cyclists being struck by vehicles that then flee the scene, leaving victims without immediate medical attention and making it difficult for police to identify and apprehend the responsible parties.

The details

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the crash happened just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday. The pedestrian was transported to the hospital with injuries that were not considered life-threatening, but the driver who struck them did not stay at the scene. Police say the investigation into the incident is ongoing.

  • The crash occurred just before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the hit-and-run incident.

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What’s next

Police are continuing to investigate the incident and search for the driver who fled the scene.

The takeaway

This hit-and-run highlights the ongoing need for improved pedestrian safety measures and stricter enforcement to hold drivers accountable when they strike and then abandon victims on the streets of Las Vegas.