Driver in Fatal Las Vegas Hit-and-Run Admits to Meth Use

17-year-old killed in crosswalk, suspect arrested and charged with multiple offenses

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A 65-year-old man has been arrested and charged in a fatal hit-and-run crash that killed a 17-year-old boy in Las Vegas. The suspect, Mark Clayton, admitted to police that he had used methamphetamine prior to the incident, which occurred as the teen was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. Clayton was driving a stolen RV and fled the scene, but was later apprehended. A bag of meth was found inside the RV.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing issues of impaired driving, hit-and-run crashes, and drug use in the Las Vegas area. The death of a young person in a crosswalk raises concerns about public safety and the need for stricter enforcement and penalties for such reckless behavior.

The details

According to the police report, a couple in a nearby vehicle witnessed the RV driven by Clayton strike the 17-year-old victim, Eric Estrada-Jimenez, as he was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk. The driver of the RV, later identified as Clayton, then fled the scene. Police later found the RV at a shopping center, where they apprehended Clayton. He admitted to using methamphetamine earlier that day, and a bag of meth was found inside the stolen RV. Clayton has been charged with a range of offenses, including DUI resulting in death, reckless driving, and possession of a stolen vehicle.

  • The crash occurred just before 6 p.m. on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
  • Clayton appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court on Tuesday, February 11, 2026.
  • A status check bail hearing for Clayton is scheduled for Thursday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Mark Clayton

A 65-year-old Las Vegas resident who has been charged with DUI resulting in death, reckless driving, failure to stop at an accident scene, possession of a stolen vehicle, possession of a controlled substance, and driving with a suspended license.

Eric Estrada-Jimenez

A 17-year-old Las Vegas resident who was killed in the hit-and-run crash while crossing the street in a marked crosswalk.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Thursday whether or not to allow Mark Clayton out on bail.

The takeaway

This tragic case highlights the ongoing issue of impaired driving and hit-and-run crashes in the Las Vegas area, and the need for stricter enforcement and penalties to protect vulnerable road users like pedestrians. The death of a young person in a crosswalk is a devastating reminder of the consequences of such reckless behavior.