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Las Vegas – Nevada's largest city is the location of virtually all motor-vehicle crashes in the state
Las Vegas has a population of just over 600,000, and is a travel destination for millions more annually. Its major industry is tourism, drawing people from across the world to gamble and take in the sights and the sunny weather year round. The major roadways in Vegas include:
- Beltway 215 serving much of the valley;
- Interstate 15 extends from California to Utah;
- Interstate 515/Interstate 95 cuts through Las Vegas from southeast to northwest;
- Summerlin Parkway moves from the west side of Vegas to I-95.
To get up-to-date road information, go to the Nevada DOT site. And to find out current weather conditions in Las Vegas, go to Accuweather.com.
Links to recent accidents in the Las Vegas area
Here is information on the most recent accidents in Las Vegas:
- Las Vegas car accidents;
- Las Vegas motorcycle accidents;
- Las Vegas bicycle accidents;
- Las Vegas pedestrian accidents;
- Las Vegas commercial truck accidents.
If you are looking for information on a specific crash that happened in Las Vegas, go to the link above for the accident type you are seeking.
If you know someone who has been injured in a Las Vegas accident, here are links to the major hospitals in the area:
- Centennial Hills Hospital;
- Desert Springs Hospital;
- Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center;
- Valley Hospital Medical Center;
- Summerlin Hospital Medical Center;
- University Medical Center.
Las Vegas drunk driving crashes are a real problem in the region
Due to the nature of the travel and tourism industry, Las Vegas is plagued with a high number of drunk-driving crashes. According to the State of Nevada Office of Traffic Safety, there were 118 fatalities from drunk-driving crashes in 2007 alone, and many more since then. For information about Las Vegas drunk-driving accident statistics or to find out about resources for victims, please see the MADD Southern Nevada Affiliate site.
Las Vegas grief support information for accident victims
When a loved one is killed in a motor-vehicle accident, it is often helpful for grieving family and friends to get help from a grief support organization. It can be comforting to talk with others going through a similar situation, and the road to recovering from the loss may go more smoothly. Go here to get information on Las Vegas grief support organizations.
Las Vegas legal information for accident victims
After someone has been injured or killed in a motor-vehicle crash in Las Vegas, many decisions need to be made immediately and questions need to be answered. For example, how much of the medical costs will be covered by the insurance policy? How does PIP insurance help with medical bills immediately? What if the at-fault driver has no insurance?
Where to find legal assistance after a Las Vegas injury accident
After a serious crash, it is crucial to get help from a Las Vegas injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, a Las Vegas wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what a Las Vegas injury attorney can do to help.
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Most recent accident reports
A car crash early Wednesday morning closed an intersection in the southeast part of the Las Vegas Valley.
Las Vegas police responded to an accident at Eastern Avenue and Wigwam Parkway just before 3:30 a.m.
A two-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning sent two people to the hospital with critical injuries.
All lanes of northbound Interstate 15 reopened about 8:45 a.m. Monday after three hours of delays near the Charleston Boulevard exit.
A man accused of stealing a plane from Boulder City Municipal Airport and going on a wild ride Sunday night told police he was trying to "complete the takeoff and landing portion of his pilot's license."
A total of 26 people were injured after a driver crashed her pickup into a grocery store.
The 14-year-old who died after colliding with a car on his dirt bike Thursday has been identified.
Christian Hipsky-Stringer was riding on State Route 165 when he collided with a car at the Nelson’s Landing turn off.
Two people, ages 92 and 95, were taken to University Medical Center after an accident near Spring Mountain Ranch State Park Wednesday afternoon.
A toddler was in critical condition and three other children suffered injuries after a collision Sunday night near Cheyenne Avenue and Lamb Boulevard.
A man who crashed his motorcycle on state Route 160 last month died from his injuries Wednesday.
A man died Sunday morning while trying to assist a car accident on Needles Highway near Laughlin, Las Vegas police said Monday.
One man died and one person was taken to a hospital following an overnight crash in the intersection of North Durango Drive and West Washburn Road Sunday.
A single-vehicle car crash left two women dead and a man in serious condition Saturday morning.
Police responded to Ogden Avenue and City Parkway, which is near the spaghetti bowl, just before 1 a.m.
One person is dead after a car crash near Spring Mountain Road and Decatur Boulevard early Friday morning.