Traffic Safety Advocates Will Honor Lives Lost in Roadway Crashes

Clark County Commissioner Michael Naft and PedSafe Vegas, part of the UNLV Transportation Research Center, will host a World Day of Remembrance Ceremony in the rotunda of the Clark County Government Center (500 S. Grand Central Parkway) on Monday, November 17 from 5 to 6 p.m. The World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims is a global event held every November to honor those who have lost their lives or been impacted by roadway crashes. Monday’s program will also honor the families, first responders, and communities affected by these tragedies, while underscoring the importance of ongoing efforts to make our roads safer for everyone.

“I’m humbled to be hosting the World Day of Remembrance Ceremony at the Clark County Government Center,” said Commissioner Michael Naft. “This Ceremony is a powerful opportunity to reflect on the victims of traffic crashes and to support the families forever changed by the loss of their loved ones. As we honor the many lives cut too short, we renew our commitment to creating safer streets and building a community where everyone can travel without fear.”

With the goal of promoting road safety measures like road redesign, lower speed limits, and enhanced vehicle design, PedSafe Vegas presents World Day of Remembrance as a vital platform for governments and road safety advocates to highlight the severity of road-related casualties.

“World Day of Remembrance is a reminder that every crash statistic represents a real person whose life was cut short,” said Erin Breen, Director of the UNLV Transportation Research Center. “At PedSafe Vegas, we honor the lives lost by continuing to advocate for safer streets, better road design, and a community that values life. No one should die simply trying to get where they’re going.”

The public and members of the media are invited to join Commissioner Naft, U.S. Rep. Dina Titus, Erin Breen, Director of Clark County’s Office of Traffic Safety Andrew Bennett, Major Kevin Honea with Nevada Highway Patrol and Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada CEO M.J. Maynard-Carey as they light luminaries for each crash victim whose life was lost in the past two years.