Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested for Felony DUI in Tropicana Avenue Crash Marking Valley's 54th Traffic Death - Nevada Globe

Published
June 16, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Las Vegas, Nevada
East Tropicana Avenue and Tamarus Street
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Incident type
Crash, Hit and run, DUI

Summary

Hit And Run Las Vegas Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada: A high‐speed Dodge Charger driven by a 22‐year‐old hit a Toyota Camry at the intersection of East Tropicana Avenue and Tamarus Street, bypassing a red light. The collision caused fatal injuries to the Camry driver, who died on scene. The Charger’s driver fled the scene on foot and was later arrested for felony DUI and hit‐and‐run.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed Driver Driver Fatal
Jerry Hughes Driver Unknown

Original reporting

Hit-and-Run Driver Arrested for Felony DUI in Tropicana Avenue Crash Marking Valley's 54th Traffic Death - Nevada Globe

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