Mary Elizabeth Lilly, 16, dies after being struck by truck at Craig Road and Pioneer Way in Las Vegas, Nevada
Pedestrian struck by truck last week dies of injuries
The 16-year-old pedestrian hit by a truck on Nov. 23 in the northwest valley died of her injuries on Thursday, according to the Clark County coroner's office. The coroner's office identified her as Mary Elizabeth Lilly. Lilly was walking across Craig Road at the intersection of Pioneer Way just after 6 p.m. when a 2003 Ford Ranger struck her, according to Las Vegas police. She was taken to University Medical Center with serious injuries.
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