News Summary
Las Vegas experienced two major vehicle accidents Thursday that resulted in one death and several critical injuries. The incidents disrupted traffic and caused power outages, impacting local businesses. One crash involved two vehicles and a pedestrian, while the other involved a commercial truck and a car. Authorities are investigating both cases, emphasizing the dangers of the roads in the area.
Las Vegas experienced two significant vehicle crashes on Thursday, resulting in one fatality and several individuals suffering from critical injuries. The incidents impacted traffic flow and caused power outages in the surrounding areas, affecting local businesses.
The first incident occurred at the intersection of Desert Foothills and Desert Sunrise just before 6 p.m. Two vehicles collided, prompting emergency responders to transport both drivers to area hospitals. One driver sustained critical yet non-fatal injuries, while the other driver was also reported to be injured. Authorities have indicated that impairment was not suspected to be a contributing factor in this collision. As a precaution, the intersection will remain closed for a few hours as an investigation is conducted.
Earlier in the day, another crash occurred around 2:30 p.m. near the intersection of Vegas Drive and Buffalo Drive. This incident involved two vehicles and a pedestrian, resulting in both the pedestrian and one vehicle occupant being transported to the hospital in critical condition. Eyewitnesses described a dramatic scene, reporting that a vehicle spun out of control before crashing into a power utility, which sent sparks flying from the electrical box.
In the aftermath of the Vegas Drive crash, NV Energy reported that the collision caused power outages affecting nearly 3,500 customers in the vicinity. By 4:30 p.m., this number had decreased significantly to 143 customers still without power. Local businesses, including an Albertsons grocery store and an AutoZone Auto Parts store near the accident site, were notably impacted by the lack of electricity. Crews from NV Energy are currently working to restore power as swiftly as possible.
Additionally, a separate incident unfolded early Thursday morning on the I-15 highway, about 11 miles south of Mesquite. Around 7 a.m., a commercial truck collided with a car, resulting in one passenger in the car dying at the scene. Another passenger was critically injured and subsequently life-flighted to a local hospital. This crash forced the closure of the southbound lanes of I-15 for an extended period, causing significant disruptions in traffic to and from Las Vegas. The Nevada State Police were on the scene to divert vehicles off the freeway and onto the State Route 170 off-ramp during the closure.
In total, these two major crashes have resulted in serious injuries and fatalities, illustrating the potential for danger on the roads of Las Vegas. The authorities continue to investigate both incidents to determine the exact causes and any contributing factors involved.
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