35-Year-Old Man Dies in Pedestrian Accident near North Martin Luther King Boulevard

LAS VEGAS, NV (February 2, 2023) – Tuesday night, a pedestrian crash on Balzar Avenue claimed the life of Lawrence Charles Williamson.

The accident took place on January 24th, at around 8:40 p.m., near North Martin Luther King Boulevard.

According to reports, Williamson was walking on the east side of Martin Luther King Boulevard. He crossed to the west side of the street, into the path of an oncoming Chevrolet Colorado. The Chevrolet, driven by 37-year-old Michael Florio, struck the pedestrian. The impact of the collision left Williamson with serious injuries.

Paramedics responded and rushed 35-year-old Lawrence Charles Williamson, of North Las Vegas, to University Medical Center where he later died from his injuries.


The team at Sweet James sends their sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Lawrence Charles Williamson. Their thoughts are with them during this tough time.


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