LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A woman is dead after being struck by a car that lost control and also crashed into a light pole north of the downtown area Tuesday morning. Police said the driver is facing multiple charges, including DUI.
Officers responded around 1:45 a.m. to N. Main Street and E. Owens Avenue near Las Vegas Boulevard. North Las Vegas police said a vehicle struck a woman on the sidewalk, then a light pole and a power box.
Police said the car was traveling westbound on Owens at a high rate of speed when the driver swerved to avoid stopped traffic and lost control.
A driver and passenger fled from the car but returned to the scene and were taken into custody. Blood samples were taken from the driver. All lanes in the area are closed to traffic, and motorists are advised to find an alternate route…