Las Vegas, NV (August 31, 2022) – On Wednesday, August 31st, at around 7:30 in the morning, three vehicles were involved in a collision on the eastbound 215 Western Beltway at Buffalo Drive.

The first responders arrived at the site around 11:35 a.m., but the number of people injured or sent to the hospital was still unclear despite their best efforts. In light of the on-site investigation and cleanup by Las Vegas authorities, drivers have been cautioned to stay away from the area in question. When the police interrogated all parties and relevant witnesses, they will provide further information. The investigation has not been closed by Metro Police, and they are still interested in speaking with any witnesses from earlier today.

Everyone involved in this vehicle accident is in our thoughts and prayers, and we hope they all make complete recoveries as quickly as possible.

Statistics on Car Crashes Causing Injuries in Nevada

The number of people killed in car crashes in Nevada increased between January 2022 and June 2022, according to data provided by the state’s Department of Transportation. The national death toll is up 11%, with Nevada seeing the worst increase. The number of people killed or critically wounded in Clark County increased by 23% between January and June of this year.

However, the recent increase in fuel costs may have led to a decrease in fatal accidents in Nevada’s biggest cities, where the bulk of residents still rely on automobiles for transportation. There seems to have been an increase in the number of deaths that may be related to accidents during the last three years, despite the fact that highway maintenance costs have increased, fuel prices have risen, COVID-19 has been adopted, and shutdown limits have been placed in place.

Those who make it through a tragedy with just superficial injuries may nevertheless have to deal with enormous mental and financial strains in the years that follow. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the Eric Roy Law Firm in Las Vegas if you or a loved one have been hurt in an accident in Nevada and you believe the other party was at fault. In order to provide a thorough and objective examination of the claims submitted on behalf of our customers and their loved ones, we carefully examine all of the submitted materials and relevant data. If you’ve been hurt in an accident that wasn’t your fault, you can rely on us to explain your rights and alternatives under the law. We hope to be of assistance if you or a loved one has been injured by a negligent driver.

Do you feel at a loss or hopeless about what to do after getting involved in an automobile accident that wasn’t your fault? You may contact our team at (702) 423-3333. Please get in touch with us as soon as possible if you would like a no-cost consultation in which you would be under no need to make a purchase. If you decide to choose us as your legal representation, you can be confident that we will vigorously defend your rights in court and throughout any subsequent efforts to reach a satisfactory settlement. We have successfully defended clients in multimillion-dollar vehicle accidents in North Las Vegas.

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