Reno, NV (April 17, 2024) - On Tuesday, April 16, there were reported injuries following a car accident in the Reno area. The crash took place that morning around 11:33 a.m. at the crossing of Keystone Avenue and W. 5th Street. At least one person involved in the collision was hurt, and emergency crews were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties.
At this time, the severity and number of the resulting injuries have been provided at this time. The crash victims were treated at the scene by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further support were later transported to a nearby hospital for additional support. The roadway was closed for several hours while emergency responders were present. Tow trucks were later dispatched to clear the site of the resulting debris and reopen the area to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Nevada Car Accidents
Every day, someone dies in an automobile accident in the United States. According to statistics, there is a fatal collision on American roads every 16 minutes on average. Over three million individuals are injured in car accidents annually, with about two million of those victims having long-term injuries. Hundreds of people died on Nevada's roads in 2020, making it one of the deadliest years in recent memory for the state. Nearly half of the state’s collisions involve a drunk driver, which is a concerning fact.
After being in a catastrophic vehicle accident, you have to have faith in your ability to recover completely. Not only are you riding a wave of emotions that you are probably finding hard to control on your own, but you will never be able to go back in time to before a major crash. Most of the time, a driver's carelessness causes an accident, and any injuries should be attributable to that driver. This means that you may be able to recover lost compensation by filing a personal injury claim against the at-fault party.
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