Reno, NV (April 20, 2024) - At least one person was hurt after a car crash in the Reno area on Friday, April 19. The accident took place at the crossing of N. Virginia Street and Beacon Drive at around 8:51 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene, but the number and extent of the resulting damages have not been determined.
Emergency responders were quickly dispatched to provide aid to the involved parties. Those requiring further treatment were later transferred to nearby hospitals for additional support. No updates on the conditions of the injured parties have been provided. The area was temporarily closed while emergency crews were present. Tow trucks were needed to clear the site and reopen the roadway to outside traffic. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the collision is being handled by local law enforcement officials.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
Distracted Driving Accidents in Nevada
In the state of Nevada, distracted driving is one of the main factors contributing to catastrophic collisions. It is not uncommon for those hurt in collisions caused by distracted drivers to not know where to go. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released statistics in 2021 that indicated 3,522 persons were killed by distracted drivers in the United States. This represented an increase of about 12.1 percent from the year prior and nearly 12.9 percent from 2019. One of the most often mentioned causes of these serious crashes is cell phone use. The National Safety Council (NSC) found that the percentage of drivers using handheld devices while operating a vehicle rose by a startling 127 percent in just ten years, from 1.5 percent in 2012 to 3.4 percent in 2021. Reckless drivers who refuse to follow the rules of the road should be held responsible for any resulting injury and other damages, and this is often only possible by pursuing a strong personal injury claim. You need to take immediate action to make sure you are able to preserve key evidence and fight to achieve a full recovery.
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