A tragic incident in Las Vegas involved 17-year-old Eric Estrada, who texted his sister Azalia at 5:41 p.m. saying “I’m on the way” before being fatally struck minutes later by a stolen RV driven by Mark Clayton, 55 (or 65 per some reports), while crossing in a marked crosswalk at Lake Mead Boulevard and Lamont Street.
Incident Details
Eric was walking legally in the crosswalk near three schools—Sandy Searles Miller Academy, Lynch Elementary, and Monaco Middle School—when Clayton, eastbound in a 1996 Fleetwood Pace Arrow, failed to yield, struck him, and fled without aiding or calling 911. Surveillance captured the RV nearing the intersection; Eric was thrown onto the roadway and pronounced dead at the scene around 6 p.m. on February 7, 2026.
Suspect and Charges
Clayton was tracked to a nearby shopping center, showed impairment signs like bloodshot eyes, unsteady gait, and admitted recent meth use; a bag of methamphetamine was found in the RV. He’s held without bail on DUI resulting in death, hit-and-run, reckless driving, possession of a stolen vehicle, and related charges.
Family Response
Azalia Estrada shared the heartbreaking timeline and demanded justice, noting her brother “did not deserve this”. The family launched a GoFundMe describing Eric as a “wonderful kid and loving brother,” calling out the driver for leaving him “in the street without even checking”. They’re advocating for crosswalk safety upgrades like lights.
