News Summary
This past weekend in Las Vegas was marked by a series of vehicle accidents that resulted in injuries and fatalities. This included a tragic crash that led to the death of a resident and multiple injuries in other incidents. Law enforcement is urging caution on the roads, as these events highlight ongoing public safety concerns regarding traffic collisions in the city.
Las Vegas experienced a tumultuous weekend with multiple vehicle accidents leading to injuries and fatalities. Three separate incidents throughout the weekend highlighted ongoing safety concerns on the roads, resulting in serious consequences for those involved.
The first incident occurred on Friday, when a three-car accident took place at the intersection of East Lake Mead and Walnut Road at 5:53 p.m. According to reports from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, three individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were promptly transported to the hospital. In the aftermath, all southbound lanes at the intersection were closed down along with one eastbound lane on Lake Mead. Authorities advised the public to avoid the area as cleanup efforts were underway.
On Sunday, a more tragic event unfolded in Lander County around 4:30 p.m. A crash on State Route 305 near mile marker 50, situated between Austin and Battle Mountain, claimed the life of 55-year-old William Benes, a Las Vegas resident. The incident involved a white 1991 Jeep Cherokee, which crossed into the northbound lane and collided with a white 2020 Ford F-150. Emergency responders pronounced Benes dead at the scene. The two drivers of the Jeep and a white 2026 Freightliner involved in the crash suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were also transported for medical care. As a direct result of this collision, the Freightliner jackknifed and blocked both lanes of State Route 305. The Nevada Highway Patrol’s Traffic Homicide Unit is in charge of the ongoing investigation surrounding this fatal accident.
In another crash on Sunday at 6:24 a.m., a collision involving four vehicles at Eastern and Stewart avenues resulted in the death of 42-year-old Humberto Sanchez-Aguero. The accident reportedly began when 23-year-old Raul Castorena allegedly ran a red light, striking Sanchez-Aguero’s Volkswagen. The incident involved a total of four vehicles, including a Toyota Camry, a Nissan Rogue, and a semi-truck. Following the crash, Castorena was found to be in critical condition and has been charged with DUI, reckless driving, and failing to obey a red light. The driver of the Nissan claimed injuries due to the incident. This unfortunate incident marked the 82nd traffic-related death within the Las Vegas Metro jurisdiction since the beginning of 2025.
The weekend was further marred by a separate multi-vehicle crash near the intersection of Decatur and Charleston boulevards late on Tuesday night, which resulted in injuries to five individuals. In this crash, a white pickup truck initially clipped a sedan before overcorrecting and subsequently colliding head-on with a red pickup truck. While all involved parties sustained only minor injuries, Decatur Boulevard was closed in both directions south of Charleston Boulevard. Authorities advised motorists to avoid the area while emergency services dealt with the aftermath of the crash.
These incidents over the weekend have reignited discussions about road safety in Las Vegas. With several accidents leading to injuries and fatalities, it emphasizes the ever-present risks associated with driving in metropolitan areas. Local law enforcement continues to encourage visitors and residents to stay cautious and alert while traversing the roads, as the focus remains on reducing traffic-related injuries and deaths.
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