LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom said crosswalk improvements could be completed following the tragic death of a 10-year-old boy who was struck and killed while crossing the street near Charleston and East Fremont earlier this month.
Simeon Young was struck and killed by a car while crossing in front of his mother’s apartment. The boy’s family has called for a crosswalk to be built in the area.
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His grandfather is heartbroken over what happened with Young, but also with other children who were killed by cars this week.
“There was another 11-year-old girl, I think it was yesterday, who just lost her life on Boulder. Same way, getting hit by a car. No crosswalks or anything for her to be able to safely cross the street,” said Tray Riley the Grandfather of Simeon Young.
“At the end of the day, anytime somebody dies, that’s horrific, especially a child,” Segerblom said. “So, we can do better.”
Youngs family is glad that local politicians are aware of the concerns and trying to help but also wish they still had their young boy. “We’re coping. You know, it’s, it’s harder because the reality is setting in that we don’t have him anymore,” said Riley.
Segerblom said his team met immediately after the incident occurred to try to find a solution.
Residents report frequent jaywalking
Neighbors said hundreds of people cross the area every day because the closest crosswalks in both directions are several blocks away. FOX5 observed multiple residents jaywalking in the same area where Young was killed.
“I actually was on my way to work and I seen the little boy laying there and it’s just devastating,” said Natasha Sanchez Ramos.
Another resident said children frequently cross the street to visit a convenience store.
“And the amount of kids that play in the street over here in the apartments and then come over here to get candy and stuff like that, it’s ridiculous,” the resident said.
Young told his mother he would be right back and went out with his friends, crossing the street toward the convenience store, when he was hit.
Multiple jurisdictions complicate improvements
Segerblom said the area presents challenges because it is a state highway with the city on one side and the county on the other.
“So, when you have three entities involved, then everybody has to get permission to get anything accomplished,” Segerblom said. “But, you know, we work well together, so we’ll improve it.”
Segerblom said the main problem is there is no north-south street where a stoplight can be installed.
“In looking at it, I’m not sure we can do anything in this area right here,” Segerblom said. “But, down to the 30th, we can put a crosswalk there. Maybe some kind of lights. And then, farther up to the west, we can also improve the crossing walks.”
Segerblom said his team will improve existing crosswalks and ensure lights are working.
Commissioner describes neighborhood challenges
Segerblom said the area faces certain challenges.
“It’s a deprived neighborhood. Lots of apartments. So, there’s lots of homeless,” Segerblom said. “So, it’s an area we have been working on just in general to try to clean it up.”
He said the area is on the edge of police force area commands, making it more difficult to patrol.
“We’re working on changing that structure. So, this would be all in one area command,” Segerblom said.
Segerblom said he wants to make sure resources are allocated to maintain and improve roads in the older area.
Residents who see an area that needs better road safety can contact Segerblom’s office directly or use Clark County’s FixIt app.
The family of Simeon Young started a catering business to raise money for his funeral, they also are raising money online.
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