Las Vegas, NV (April 14, 2024) - On Friday, April 12, there were reported injuries after a pedestrian accident in the Las Vegas area. The incident was reported in the Summerlin area at the 1700 block of Morro Vista Drive near Hughes Park Drive and Charleston Boulevard that afternoon around 2:17 p.m. Emergency crews were rushed to the scene after being notified of a serious pedestrian-vehicle accident.
It was later reported that a juvenile was hit by a motor vehicle at the scene. The injured party was treated by attending medical personnel before being transported to a local hospital for treatment of critical injuries. The driver involved in the crash reportedly fled the scene without rendering the necessary aid. The identity of the at-fault driver and a description of the suspect vehicle are not currently available. No further updates on the accident are currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Pedestrian Accidents in Nevada
Data from the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) shows that the state experiences a high rate of pedestrian deaths, with a disproportionately high number of major pedestrian crashes occurring in Clark County, home of Las Vegas. A recent four-year study in the state found that there were 376 pedestrian accidents in Nevada resulting in a total of 387 fatalities. Roughly 24.4 percent of traffic deaths in the state include pedestrians and most fatal pedestrian incidents in Nevada occur in urban areas—making up an astounding 90 percent of pedestrian deaths in the Silver State. If you or someone close to you is injured as a pedestrian, you may be able to pursue a claim for compensation with the help of a trained lawyer.
Pedestrians are more likely to suffer permanent or life-threatening injuries in a car accident. A pedestrian has little protection from the full impact of a crash, and the resulting injuries are frequently severe. Damages from a pedestrian collision might easily become unmanageable and difficult to handle on your own. Many of these crashes are caused by negligent or distracted drivers at intersections.
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