Las Vegas, NV (April 13, 2024) - On Thursday, April 11, a motorcyclist was killed after a collision in the Las Vegas area. The fatal accident was reported at the corner of Las Vegas Boulevard and Bruce Street late that evening. Local reports revealed that a 19-year-old was riding a motorcycle when they collided with a 2000s model white Ford Escort.
The Ford was traveling southbound when it attempted to make a left turn at the intersection. The 19-year-old rider was headed north when he collided with the vehicle. The rider was ejected and suffered serious injuries in the accident. Emergency crews were dispatched to render the necessary aid, and the injured party was transported to a University Medical Center for treatment. He was later pronounced dead. No other injuries were reported in the accident. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in Nevada
Riding a motorcycle is an exhilarating experience, but as any motorcyclist knows, the road is far from safe. During a recent four-year research done in Nevada, motorcycles were involved in 306 traffic deaths, making up roughly 19 percent of the state's fatal crashes. Sadly, fatal motorcycle accidents occur almost daily in the Silver State. Roughly 80 percent of motorcycle crashes result in fatalities or serious injuries, and motorcycle riders are approximately 28 times more likely to die in a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that 84,000 motorcycle injuries and 5,014 motorcycle fatalities happened nationwide in a recent year.
It is a simple act that there is more protection when riding a passenger car than when riding a motorcycle. This means that riders have a very high possibility of sustaining serious injuries in the event of a car accident. Motorcycle riders who are injured in an accident often suffer from mounting medical expenses, missed income, and an ongoing struggle to make ends meet.
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