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Six injured in multi-car crash near Rainbow and Spring Valley
Six people were injured after a three-car crash on Friday night. According to Las Vegas police, the crash happened at 7:52 p.m. on South Rainbow Boulevard at Spring Valley Parkway South. Investigators said evidence at the scene and driver statements indicated that a 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class had been stopped at a red light on Spring Valley Parkway South. At the same time, a Toyota Camry had been traveling north on Rainbow, approaching the Spring Valley Parkway intersection, and had a green light. A Honda Pilot had been traveling southbound on Rainbow and had been in the left turn lane with a flashing yellow turn arrow. Police reported that the driver of the Honda had failed to yield and had driven into the intersection in front of the Toyota. The Toyota had then hit the Honda, which had then hit the Mercedes-Benz.
The driver of the Honda and two passengers, who police stated were from Anaheim, California, had been taken to University Medical Center to be treated. As of Saturday morning, one of them had been in critical condition. The driver of the Toyota and two passengers had also been taken to University Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries. The driver of the Mercedes-Benz had not reported any injuries. Police had stated that all drivers were not impaired.
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May 07, 2024
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