Las Vegas, NV (June 30, 2020) – A motorcyclist was injured in collision with another vehicle that took place on Sunday morning, June 28th, in Las Vegas at the intersection of NV 159 and Desert Foothills Drive at approximately 10:35 a.m.
Officers with the Las Vegas Police Department said the motorcyclist entered the intersection and collided with an SUV. Emergency crews arrived at the scene where they found the SUV on fire as a result of the violent collision.
The motorcyclist was transported to a nearby hospital with moderate injuries. At this time, no additional information has been reported about the condition of the other driver.
The cause of this incident is under investigation.
Our thoughts are with the injured motorcyclist and his or her family at this time. We hope for a full recovery.
Motorcycle Accidents in Nevada
Motorcycle riders have reported as approximately 27 times more likely to die as the result of a collision than those in other vehicles. A total of 1,040 motorcycle accidents in Nevada were reported throughout 2010, many of which resulted in serious injuries or death. It is extremely important for all victims to understand their rights in the immediate moments following a sudden collision.
The Nevada accident attorneys at the Richard Harris Law Firm realize that there is often nothing more difficult than recovering from a sudden accident. We believe that all negligent parties who trigger the unjust suffering of other people must be held fully liable for their behavior, and we are ready to go to work on your behalf. If you have been hurt or lost a family member in a motorcycle accident due to no fault of the victim, please contact our Nevada motorcycle accident attorneys at (702) 444-4444 today.
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