Reno, NV (April 9, 2024) - On Monday, April 8, at least one person sustained injuries in the aftermath of a car crash in the Reno area. That afternoon around 1:29 p.m., the accident took place at the intersection of Damonte Ranch Parkway and Old Virginia Road. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the severity and number of the resulting damages have not been determined.
The injured parties were provided aid by attending medical personnel, and the victims needing additional treatment were later hospitalized by ambulance. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present, and tow trucks were needed to clear the site of the resulting wreckage and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided at this time. No additional information has been provided at this time. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is in progress.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Speeding-related Crashes in Nevada
Every other person on the road is in danger when a driver chooses to exceed the speed limit, and it is uncommonly prevalent across the country. There is a good limit that speed limits are in place on roads across Nevada. These limits are intended to make the road a safer place for everyone, but they are only effective as far as drivers will obey them. In the United States, high-speed collisions claim hundreds of lives each year, and speeding is still a serious issue in Nevada. According to a Zero Fatalities Nevada report, 525 people died in 461 fatal crashes caused by speeding in the state in a recent four-year period. More than 10,000 people are killed each year by speeding drivers on American roads, and nearly one-third of reported traffic fatalities in the past 20 years have involved high-speed impacts. When you speed, you are more likely to lose control of your car, and it takes much longer to come to a complete stop. This potentially deadly combination contributes to many deadly crashes each year.
Notes: The content presented in these posts by Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is compiled using external sources. These sources range from news reports and police accident records reports, social media updates, and firsthand accounts of serious crashes in Northern and Southern Nevada. Our writing team has not independently verified this information. Should you encounter any inaccuracies in our posts, we encourage you to inform our firm immediately. We are committed to maintaining the highest level of accuracy and will promptly update the post with the most accurate information available. Additionally, if you wish for a post to be removed, please let us know, and we will ensure its timely removal.
Disclaimers: Our intention in sharing information about serious accidents is to raise awareness about the risks associated with driving. We hope that this awareness encourages our fellow community members to exercise greater caution, thereby reducing the likelihood of accidents and injuries. This is not intended to be a business solicitation. The information provided in this post is not legal or medical advice. The photo used in this post was not taken at the actual accident scene.