/ Traffic Command Center / Article
Driver found and arrested in fatal crash on Pyramid Drive
Las Vegas police have identified a sedan that was involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash that resulted in the deaths of two teenagers. According to investigators, the crash occurred at 10:11 p.m. on March 1 on Vegas Drive at Pyramid Drive. Evidence found at the scene, as well as video surveillance and witness accounts, indicate that a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria and a 2015 Acura TLX were both traveling at a high speed on Vegas Drive. It was at this time that a 2005 Nissan Frontier turned into the path of the Ford and was struck. The Ford then collided with a light pole, while the Nissan came to a stop in the westbound lanes of Vegas Drive. Debris from the crash also hit two parked vehicles.
Police have stated that the Acura fled the scene of the crash and did not stop after the collision occurred. However, the driver of the Nissan remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment. Unfortunately, both the driver and passenger of the Ford were pronounced dead at the scene. On Wednesday, Las Vegas police announced that they had identified the Acura and the individual who was behind the wheel that night. The driver was subsequently arrested and taken to the Clark County Detention center.
No more information is available at this time.
Apr 04, 2024
Speeding was responsible for an average of 30 deaths per day in 2022, resulting in a total of 11,000 traffic-related fatalities. It was a factor in 29 percent of all deaths on Nevada roads that year. This alarming statistic stresses the importance of following speed limits and driving safely.
Notes: These posts were created through the use of secondary sources for the Richard Harris Law Firm. These sources include news stories and bulletins, local police accident reports, State Police News bulletins, social media outlets, and first- hand accounts about injury accidents that take place throughout the state of Nevada. For this reason, the information relayed in these posts has not been independently verified. If you identify any information that is incorrect or false in one of our stories, please let us know and we will correct the story to reflect the most accurate information available. If you would like the post removed, please let us know and will remove the post as soon as possible.
Disclaimers: As highly regarded members of the Las Vegas community, the attorneys at the Richard Harris Law Firm are always working to improve the quality of life and provide overall safety information for all of the residents of Nevada. We do this in an effort to create awareness about the dangers of driving and hope that our community members will make every effort to take the precautions needed to avoid these types of serious accidents. This post is not a solicitation for business and should not be viewed as such. The information in this post should not be misconstrued as medical or legal advice. The photos used in this post are not representative of the actual accident scene.
