Paradise, NV (June 26, 2024) - One person was killed and several others were injured after a multi-vehicle crash in the Paradise area on Monday, June 24. The deadly accident was reported at the corner of Nellis Boulevard and Desert Inn Road early that morning, around 9 a.m. Local reports indicated that four vehicles were involved in the crash.
Local reports revealed that a 2021 Kia K5 was headed northbound on Nellis in the left travel lane as a 2012 Lexus ES350 was stopped in a private driveway facing west on the roadway. A 2020 Honda Civic was traveling north in the middle lane on Nellis as a Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck was traveling south on the roadway. A series of crashes occurred as the Lexus made a right turn onto Nellis from Desert Inn. The Kia collided with the left front of the Lexus. The impact caused the Lexus to face east and hit the left side of the Honda.
The Kia was redirected west when it crossed the raised median and entered into opposing traffic. The front of the Kia hit the front of the Dodge pickup. The driver of the Kia was transported by ambulance to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, where they were later pronounced dead. The deceased was later identified as 21-year-old DeMarr Sims Jr. The driver of the Lexus self-transported to an Urgent Care facility, and the driver and passenger of the Honda were taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center by ambulance. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victims and their families in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Head-on Accidents in Nevada
Drivers are known to swerve into oncoming traffic and hit your car, causing what is known as a head-on collision. These kinds of accidents are more likely to cause serious or even fatal injuries, according to statistics. These collisions are most common in rural areas. According to statistics, head-on collisions account for roughly 13 percent of crashes in rural areas, but large cities like Las Vegas still experience these types of accidents. According to research from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), head-on crashes have a nearly 56 percent fatality rate.
Handling the aftermath of a deadly collision can be very challenging. It can be even more difficult to handle when the victim is someone close to you. When a loved one passes away, families frequently face a variety of challenges, and they often bear the brunt of any resulting damages, which only makes matters worse. It could be difficult to simply get through the day when you have all this on your plate. Thankfully, you do not have to pursue justice on your own.
The legal team at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is here to help during this difficult time. Our Paradise wrongful death lawyers have a proven track record of success. We fight tenaciously for our clients' rights, and we will stand by your side until you get justice and receive fair compensation for your loved one's death. Contact our law offices today at 775-227-2280.
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