Ann Kathleen Simmons Obituary, Death – A tragic incident near the Red Rock Conservation Area in Las Vegas resulted in the death of a woman after she was struck by a vehicle. The collision occurred last Tuesday at 7:28 p.m. near State Route 159, the access road to Red Rock Canyon, and Mile Marker 9.
According to the Nevada State Police, a 2006 Toyota Scion coupe was traveling northbound on the road when the accident happened. At the same time, 47-year-old Ann Kathleen Simmons was walking southbound on the east shoulder of the highway. For reasons that are still unclear, Simmons walked into the path of the Toyota and was struck by the vehicle. She was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash.
The driver of the Toyota remained at the location of the accident and is cooperating with the authorities. The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol – Traffic Homicide Unit is conducting the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
So far this year, the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Southern Command has investigated 50 fatal accidents resulting in 58 deaths. The area where this accident occurred has previously raised safety concerns. Last February, reports highlighted issues at the Charleston Boulevard and Sky Vista Drive intersection, which is the last intersection before entering the Red Rock Conservation Area. In response to these concerns, the City of Las Vegas had planned to redesign the intersection to enhance safety for both drivers and pedestrians.