Las Vegas, NV (July 7, 2024) – On Friday, July 7, there were fatal injuries after a hit-and-run accident in the Las Vegas area. The deadly collision took place at the intersection of 215 Beltway and Interstate 15 early that morning, around 2:12 a.m. Local reports indicated that a driver was hit by another vehicle after pulling over onto the side of the highway.
It was revealed that a blue Ford pulled over onto the right shoulder of the ramp. A person exited the car and was attempting to put fuel into the vehicle. This is when the victim was hit by a 2020-era model Nissan Kicks. The at-fault driver fled the scene without providing aid to the injured party. The injured party suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the deceased victim has been withheld. No additional information on the deadly crash is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the incident is being managed by local law enforcement officials.
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time.
Fatal Hit-&-Run Accidents in Nevada
Traveling on foot is far from safe, and crash victims could sustain injuries that could change their lives. A hit-and-run accident can easily keep a victim from getting the help they need to heal completely. Drivers who flee the scene of an auto collision account for about 5 percent of motor accidents nationally. Roughly 14 of the 285 fatal car accidents that were reported in Nevada in the most recent year involved hit-and-runs. In Las Vegas alone, there were over 3,000 hit-and-run crashes reported between 2018 and 2020. Serious hit-and-run accidents are becoming more common across the United States. A qualified attorney can assist you in defending your legal rights at this trying time if someone close to you is killed by a reckless driver.
It is never easy to lose someone you love. It could be even more difficult to deal with if you know that someone's thoughtless behavior was the cause. It can be difficult to continue with your everyday life during this difficult time, and many families decide not to sue right away. Coping with loss after a fatal crash can be difficult enough. Individuals would prefer not to add managing a wrongful death case to their already full plate. However, you need to be confident in your ability to uphold your legal rights.
You need to consult the legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. after a fatal accident. If you want to be sure you can hold the negligent driver accountable for their acts, you need a skilled Las Vegas wrongful death attorney on your side. Our legal team is here to represent your case and make sure your legal rights are protected. Give us a call at 775-227-2280 if you want to discuss your case with a caring attorney. You will be glad you did.
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