Las Vegas Valley Tragedy: Pedestrian Succumbs to Injuries Weeks After Bus Stop Collision

A somber cloud hangs over the West Las Vegas Valley following the tragic death of a pedestrian who succumbed to injuries weeks after being struck by a vehicle near a bus stop. Frank DeAngelo, 68, passed away on July 1, marking a devastating end to a critical struggle for life that began on June 14.

The incident unfolded around 7:25 p.m.

at the intersection of West Lake Mead Boulevard and North Torrey Pines Drive. According to preliminary findings from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), DeAngelo was standing in a dirt area adjacent to a bus stop, awaiting his bus, when the unthinkable occurred.

A 2005 Ford Focus, traveling eastbound on West Lake Mead Boulevard, found itself in a perilous situation.

The driver of the Focus was forced to take evasive action to avoid colliding with another vehicle that reportedly ran a red light, creating an immediate and dangerous hazard. In a desperate attempt to prevent a more catastrophic impact, the driver swerved sharply.

Unfortunately, this evasive maneuver sent the Focus off the roadway.

The vehicle struck a curb before tragically colliding with DeAngelo, who had been an innocent bystander. Emergency services were quickly on the scene, and DeAngelo was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition, battling severe injuries for over two weeks.

Authorities have confirmed that the driver of the Ford Focus remained at the scene and fully cooperated with investigators.

There were no immediate indications of impairment, and based on the initial assessment of the circumstances, the driver is not expected to face any charges related to the collision. The focus of the investigation remains on piecing together the precise sequence of events that led to this heartbreaking loss of life.

This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable dangers on our roads, particularly at busy intersections.

The community mourns the passing of Frank DeAngelo, as the LVMPD continues its thorough investigation into the full circumstances surrounding this profound tragedy.