East Las Vegas Residents Demand Safer Crossings After Second Pedestrian Crash

Petition launched to address lack of crosswalks and dangerous conditions for pedestrians

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:52am

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Residents in East Las Vegas have started a petition calling for safer crossings on Charleston Boulevard after a second pedestrian was seriously injured in a crash in less than a month. The latest incident happened near Charleston and Mojave, where witnesses described the victim being thrown into the air after being hit by a car. This follows the death of a 10-year-old boy who was killed while crossing the same stretch of road outside a marked crosswalk, as the nearest ones were blocks away in either direction.

Why it matters

The lack of safe pedestrian infrastructure in this East Las Vegas neighborhood, including faded crosswalks, missing sidewalks and bike lanes, has created dangerous conditions for residents who rely on walking or public transportation. Residents fear another tragedy will occur if the city does not take action to improve crossings and reduce traffic speeds on Charleston Boulevard.

The details

The latest crash happened around 2:26 pm on Wednesday, when a pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing outside of a marked crosswalk. This follows a fatal crash less than a month ago that killed 10-year-old Simeon Young as he was crossing the street to a convenience store. Residents who witnessed the most recent crash described the victim being thrown into the air and fearing they would not survive. Neighbors say the area is especially dangerous due to faded crosswalks, lack of sidewalks and bike lanes, and fast-moving traffic on Charleston Boulevard.

  • On March 15, 2026, 10-year-old Simeon Young was killed while crossing Charleston Boulevard to a convenience store.
  • On April 2, 2026, a pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car while crossing Charleston Boulevard outside of a marked crosswalk.

The players

Dee Harvey

A resident in the area who witnessed the latest pedestrian crash and described the victim being thrown into the air.

Simeon Young

A 10-year-old boy who was killed less than a month ago while crossing Charleston Boulevard to a convenience store.

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What they’re saying

“I did see her get hit. I saw her fly in the air. Her head went into the windshield.”

— Dee Harvey, Resident

“It feels a little bit neglected at this point. We've had the second tragedy happen in less than a month's time. And I'm just so scared that there's going to be a child, another child killed.”

— Dee Harvey, Resident

“This is the only city I've ever lived in where crosswalks, you can't even see a crosswalk because it's not been updated. It's not been painted.”

— Dee Harvey, Resident

“We're a disenfranchised community here. A lot of us are on foot. A lot of us are, you know, maybe don't have a car. So when we're riding the public transportation, you know, even to catch that bus, you know, you're taking your life in your hands trying to cross Charleston Boulevard.”

— Dee Harvey, Resident

“I really feel like another child is going to be killed in this street. And that we need to take that time to, you know, all come together and work on this solution.”

— Dee Harvey, Resident

What’s next

Petition organizers said they want to work with different entities that could help update roads and create more light-up crosswalks. They are also advocating for reduced speed limits on Charleston Boulevard.

The takeaway

This tragic series of pedestrian crashes in East Las Vegas highlights the urgent need for the city to invest in safer infrastructure like crosswalks, sidewalks, and bike lanes to protect vulnerable residents who rely on walking or public transportation. The community is rightfully demanding action before another life is lost.