Spring Valley, NV (July 29, 2020) – At approximately 11:35 a.m. yesterday morning, an auto collision caused injuries at an intersection in Las Vegas. 

The crash took place yesterday morning, July 28, at the intersection of Durango Drive and Flamingo Road between at least two vehicles for reasons that have yet to be disclosed by local authorities. 

The wreck was reported to have caused injuries to involved parties, however, the severity of any injuries suffered has not been released. 

Anyone involved in the crash has not been identified at the present time, as police continue their investigation into the details of the collision. 

Closures were issued at the intersection while police carried out an initial investigation at the crash site and paramedics assisted those with injuries. Debris was also cleared from the roadway by local fire crews in order to safely restore traffic in the area. The intersection was reopened a short time later. 

No further details have been released regarding the circumstances of the incident. 

A local authority investigation will continue. 

Nevada Intersection Collisions

According to information provided by the Federal Highway Administration, there are approximately 2.5 million intersection collisions that take place every single year in the United States. Approximately 40% of all traffic collisions that take place in the United States occur at intersections. Intersection accidents are ranked as the second most common type of auto accident that takes place in the nation. The most common type of auto accident to take place in the US, currently, are rear-ending collisions.

Usually, injury accidents in Nevada are caused by negligent behaviors like speeding, intoxication, and distraction. Being injured in a traffic accident, especially one caused by another person’s negligence can cause emotional, physical, and financial distress to not only the injured victim but their family as well.

If you or a loved one have been involved and injured in a serious traffic accident caused by someone else’s negligence in the Silver State, it is in your best interest to contact a skilled and knowledgeable personal injury attorney in Nevada. A personal injury lawyer will be able to effectively protect your legal rights as an injured accident victim. Depending on the circumstances of your collision, they will also assist you in collecting full and fair compensation for any injuries and losses you or a loved one may have endured due to an injurious traffic accident. 

The car accident lawyers in Las Vegas at Richard Harris Law Firm have four decades of experience in successfully fighting for the rights of injured traffic accident victims and their families. In the event that you seek our legal counsel, we will do our best to provide you with effective and aggressive legal representation and sought-after results in court. Call our law firm today at (702)-444-4444 in order to speak with an experienced personal injury attorney in Las Vegas regarding your own personal injury case and to inquire about your qualification for compensation.

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