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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 10, 2026Hillsborough County

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reports 71st traffic fatality of 2026

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A one-year-old child died following a vehicle collision on Colleen Drive on August 9, 2026, marking the 71st traffic-related death in Las Vegas this year. The driver, 28-year-old Jesús García-Acuña, remained at the scene and is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

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Why It Matters

This incident represents the 71st traffic fatality recorded by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department in 2026, highlighting ongoing local road safety concerns.

Key Facts

  • The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has recorded 71 traffic fatalities in 2026.
  • The accident occurred on August 9, 2026, at approximately 6:42 p.m. on Colleen Drive.
  • A one-year-old child died after being struck by a 2015 Toyota Sequoia.
  • The driver, 28-year-old Jesús García-Acuña, was not impaired and showed no signs of intoxication.
  • The driver is cooperating fully with the investigation.
  • The case is currently being handled by the LVMPD Collision Investigation Section.

Who's Mentioned

PersonJesús García-Acuña“The 28-year-old driver involved in the accident.”OrganizationLas Vegas Metropolitan Police Department“The law enforcement agency investigating the collision.”locationColleen Drive“The location of the accident.”locationUniversity Medical Center of Nevada“The trauma center where the victim was transported.”