LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Las Vegas household is trying to find solutions after their beloved one was killed in a hit-and-run crash within the east valley.
“He was a happy go lucky kind of guy,” Kimberley Christian stated of her son.
Remembering the enjoyment Javan Christian delivered to life, Kimberly Christian spoke with 8 Information Now about him.
“My daughter always used to say he could get away with anything,” Kimberly Christian stated. “Because all he has to do is make you laugh.”
Kimberly Chrisian and his sister, Cheyna Christian shared every thing they are going to miss after Javan Christian, 46, was hit and killed by a automotive close to the intersection of Stewart Avenue and Mojave Street on Oct. 15.
Javan Christian (Courtesy of Cheyna Christian)
Javan Christian (Courtesy of Cheyna Christian)
Javan Christian (Courtesy of Cheyna Christian)
Javan Christian (Courtesy of Cheyna Christian)
Javan Christian (Courtesy of Cheyna Christian)
The driving force left the scene after the crash and officers are nonetheless investigating, in accordance with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police.
“Never in a million years,” Kimberley Christian stated. “Did I think my son would be killed by a car in Vegas.”
“Losing him in this manner,” Cheyna Christian stated. “Has just been extremely heartbreaking, devastating.”
The household instructed 8 Information Now they’re nonetheless making an attempt to course of what occurred and never understanding who prompted the crash makes issues much more painful.
“Whoever thinks they’re going to get away with this,” Kimberley Christian stated. “They’re not going to get away with it.”
They hope sharing this story will get them one step nearer to justice within the case, as they proceed to cope with such tragedy.
“It’s out of order,” Kimberley Christian stated. “A parent shouldn’t be burying their children.”
The household additionally needs to shine a light-weight on an ongoing hazard, what many name an epidemic on our valley roads.
“They don’t kill people with guns in Vegas,” Kimberley Christian concluded. “They kill people with cars.”
The Christian household has began a GoFundMe to assist with funeral and burial bills.
The automotive that hit Javan Christian was described as a 2023 white Chevrolet Malibu, in accordance with LVMPD.
The car was deserted after the crash and officers are nonetheless trying to find the motive force.
