Las Vegas police investigate pedestrian critically hurt in crash near Tropicana, Koval

Las Vegas police are investigating a crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian just after 10 p.m. Thursday near Duke Ellington Way and Tropicana Avenue.

Official response and confirmed impact

The pedestrian is in critical condition, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Police said road closures are in place in the area.

Tropicana Avenue and Koval Lane westbound is closed, and Tropicana Avenue and Duke Ellington Way eastbound is closed.

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take alternate routes.