Reno, NV (January 20, 2024) - A serious auto accident in the Reno area on Friday, January 19, required support from local medical personnel. Emergency crews were dispatched to the crash site at the crossing of Wedge Parkway and Golden Gate Drive at around 8:52 p.m. There were confirmed injuries at the scene.
The involved parties were provided treatment by attending medical personnel. Those requiring further support were later transferred to nearby hospitals for additional aid. At this time, the extent of the related damages has not been confirmed.
Local authorities advised nearby motorists to avoid the scene and to prepare for significant delays while emergency responders were present. No additional information on the crash is currently available. Local authorities are handling the ongoing crash investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families at this time. We hope for their full recovery.
High-Speed Crashes in Nevada
When a driver chooses to speed, they put everyone else on the road at risk. In the state of Nevada, speeding is a significant contributing factor to fatal car crashes, and for good reason. Speeding makes it harder to control a moving vehicle and significantly increases the stopping distance, making it much harder to avoid potential collisions. According to a recent five-year research conducted by the Nevada Office of Traffic Safety (NOTS), over 32 percent of crashes in the state are caused by speeding drivers.
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