Man arrested in death of 5-year-old North Las Vegas boy hit, killed while dropped off for school

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A 5-year-old boy died after he was struck by a van Friday morning while he was being dropped off at school, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department.

At about 7:50 a.m. Friday, North Las Vegas police said officers responded to the 4600 block of Losee Road, between Craig and Lone Mountain roads, for reports of a boy being struck by a vehicle.

According to NLVPD, while waiting on private property in a line of stopped vehicles to be dropped off at school, the 5-year-old boy exited the rear driver’s side door of a vehicle and ran across the driveway. Authorities said the driver of a work van pulled out from behind the stopped vehicles to go around them and struck the boy.

The driver of the van remained at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, according to police. No impairment is suspected for the driver of the van, authorities said.

The child was transported to UMC Trauma, where he was pronounced deceased, according to police.

The boy’s identity, along with the cause and manner of death, will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s office.

The child’s school, Somerset Academy of Las Vegas - Losee Campus, shared the below letter that was sent to parents informing them of the incident.

Losee Families:

We regret to inform you, that today before the start of school, a student was hit by a car on their way to school. We understand and urge everyone to be mindful that this will be a difficult time for friends, family, and many members of our community. In order to provide comfort and support, counselors, safe school professionals and other student support advocates will be available.

Please keep the family and those directly involved in your thoughts and prayers. At Somerset Academy the safety and well-being of our students is always our top priority. We would like to remind everyone of the importance of being safe when on or near the campus. Please follow all car loop procedures and traffic laws while participating in drop off and pick up, as these are in place to protect all members of the Somerset Losee community.

If you were a witness to the accident please contact North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-1390, as this is an on-going police investigation.

We thank you for your continued support and consideration as we help our Losee family navigate this difficult time.

UPDATE: On Friday afternoon, North Las Vegas police released a statement, saying that the suspected driver of the van was arrested. That suspect was identified as Guillermo Cchochi Senobua, 41. Police said he showed no signs of impairment and voluntarily agreed to a blood draw.

After the blood draw was completed, investigators learned that Senobua has a DUI warrant out of Texas. Senobua was booked into the North Las Vegas Community Correctional Center on charges of involuntary manslaughter and full-time attention to driving after the fact.