A Deadly Encounter at Dusk (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – Authorities detained a 65-year-old man without bail after he allegedly drove an RV under the influence and killed a 17-year-old boy in a marked crosswalk.[1][2]
A Deadly Encounter at Dusk
The incident unfolded just before 6 p.m. on Saturday near East Lake Mead Boulevard and North Lamont Street in northeast Las Vegas. A 17-year-old local boy walked lawfully in a designated crosswalk when a 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow RV struck him. The teenager died at the scene despite immediate response from emergency services.[1]
Police from the Metropolitan Police Department quickly identified the vehicle and its driver. The crash represented the 14th traffic fatality in their jurisdiction for 2026, underscoring persistent roadway risks in the region.
Flight from the Scene Leads to Arrest
The RV operator fled immediately after impact, prompting a swift police pursuit. Officers located and stopped the vehicle soon afterward. Upon contact, investigators noted clear signs of impairment in the driver, Mark Clayton of Las Vegas.[1]…