Full Breakdown
Nevada Senior’s Death Sparks Lawsuit Over Off-Campus Parking and Pedestrian Safety
5/7/2026, 7:02:02 AM
Fatal Collision Involving Arbor View Senior
On May 2, 2025, 18-year-old McKenzie Scott, a senior at Arbor View High School in Las Vegas, was hit by a 2018 Chevrolet Malibu driven by Keenan Jackson while crossing a marked crosswalk on North Buffalo Drive to retrieve graduation cap and gown for “Senior Walk.” Jackson pleaded guilty to DUI causing death and received an eight-to 20-year sentence.
Parking Shortage and Crosswalk Safety Concerns
CCSD emailed students on April 9, 2025, directing them to park off-campus on North Buffalo Drive because Arbor View lacked sufficient parking. The crosswalk there had multiple complaints labeling it “unreasonably dangerous.” The lawsuit says both CCSD and the City of Las Vegas knew of these hazards before the May 2 crash.
Timeline of Key Events
Key dates: April 9, 2025 – CCSD directs off-campus parking; May 2, 2025 – Scott is killed in the crosswalk; October 2025 – Jackson pleads guilty to DUI causing death; November 2025 – Jackson sentenced to eight-20 years; May 2026 – Parents file a wrongful-death suit seeking a jury trial and over $130,000 in damages.
Legal Claims and Damages Sought
The complaint alleges the crosswalk lacked warning devices, signals, or traffic-calming measures despite known danger, and that CCSD failed to provide crossing guards after directing students to the site. Plaintiffs seek over $130,000 in damages and a jury trial.
Official Statements & Responses
The CCSD spokesperson said, “The CCSD community continues to share our deepest condolences with the family of McKenzie Scott…CCSD does not comment on pending litigation.” The City of Las Vegas replied, “The city is reviewing the filing.” After the crash, the city installed pedestrian-activated flashers and additional signage, and CCSD began a crossing-guard program at Arbor View.
Criticism and Allegations
The complaint alleges the City of Las Vegas “failed to install warning devices, signals, or other traffic-calming measures” at the crosswalk, and that CCSD “knew or should have known” the off-campus parking directive would expose students to danger, and that neither defendant took sufficient steps to protect pedestrians.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The complaint cites multiple crosswalk complaints, but the city and district have not disclosed how many were filed or when safety upgrades occurred. Their statements only note a review of the lawsuit, leaving pre-crash mitigation unclear.
Verbatim Quotes
- “The CCSD community continues to share our deepest condolences with the family of McKenzie Scott. While we continue to provide support to the school community following the tragic loss, CCSD does not comment on pending litigation.” — CCSD spokesperson
- “The city is reviewing the filing.” — City of Las Vegas representative
- “Defendant City of Las Vegas failed to install adequate warning devices, signals, or other traffic calming measures at the subject crosswalk despite actual knowledge of the unreasonably dangerous conditions there.” — Complaint allegation
- “Scott's family has requested a jury trial and more than $130,000 in damages.” — Complaint statement
Upcoming Litigation
The suit seeks a jury trial. A liability finding could prompt changes to parking policies and pedestrian-safety measures at Nevada schools.
