She was the only survivor in the crash that killed nine people in North Las Vegas 10 months ago. She sat in her walker beside the podium because she couldn’t stand at it — her lingering injuries still affecting her mobility.

Clark County continues to see an increase in traffic fatalities this year, while the numbers tend to be slightly lower statewide.

Clark County continues to see a surge in traffic fatalities this year while the numbers are trending slightly lower statewide.

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports a father and his 21-year-old son were hit while crossing the road on Tuesday around 8 p.m. According to police, the two were crossing the street at Winterwood Blvd near the busy intersection of Nellis and Charleston when they were hit by a 2004 Pontiac Aztek. Police say the driver, 32-year-old Justino Garcia Avilla showed signs of impairment.

Darker nights are approaching as daylight saving time comes to an end, and organizations are highlighting pedestrian safety.

As days grow shorter from Daylight Savings in Southern Nevada, the Dusk 2 Dawn campaign kicked off Friday with hopes of bringing awareness to worsening pedestrian collisions and fatalities in Nevada.

As Fall settles in and there is less daylight every day, reminding road users about the importance of crosswalk safety could be lifesaving. In a year when pedestrian fatalities are well above last year in Las Vegas, advocates say this message is more important than ever.

Ruben Cuevas was riding his motorcycle last Friday near the intersection of Charleston and Lamb when he was hit by a drunk driver.