Las Vegas, NV (August 25, 2022) – An accident that happened on Thursday, August 25th, at the intersection of Elkhorn Road and Cimarron Road, close to Centennial Hills Park, is under investigation by the police.

At 11:35 a.m., authorities received a report of a crash involving two automobiles that resulted in injuries. The 21-year-old male driver of a Hyundai Sonata was reportedly traveling east on Elkhorn and approaching the intersection with Cimarron in the right-turn lane. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old male driver of a Volkswagen Jetta was making a left turn from Cimarron onto the intersection when he was struck by the front of the oncoming Hyundai.

An ambulance took the Hyundai’s driver to Centennial Hills Hospital to be treated for his wounds. Meanwhile, the Volkswagen driver was rushed to UMC with critical injuries. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is still looking into the crash, and no new information has emerged.

Our thoughts and well wishes are with the injured, and we pray for a speedy and complete recovery.

Severe Injuries Caused by Las Vegas Car Crashes

According to estimates by the Nevada Department of Transportation, traffic-related fatalities and injuries in the state are likely to rise in 2021. After reaching its highest point in 2005, 2021 is expected to fare horribly. The total number of deaths on Nevada’s roads increased to 370 in 2017 from 280 in 2016. This is an almost 30% increase from the previous year. In Clark County, where this awful tendency has unfortunately been on the rise, over 250 people have lost their lives in accidents involving pedestrians. Accidents of this nature were exacerbated by both drunk driving and reckless speeding. These accidents likely caused serious injuries or maybe death to the people involved.

According to projections made by state officials, as many as ninety pedestrians may be murdered in the state by the end of 2021. Pedestrian accidents are significantly more likely to occur when drivers are distracted. This category includes pursuits such as texting, talking on the phone, and tinkering with the radio. But it becomes even worse since disaster victims have to endure unending emotional suffering, physical harm, and astronomical monetary costs.

Victims may still have to compensate for medical expenses and lost wages even if they make a full recovery. Those who have been hurt or lost loved ones in a calamity that may have been prevented may have recourse. You should see a local attorney if you or a loved one were hurt or killed in a pedestrian accident in Las Vegas. Our team here at Eric Roy Law Firm, with our seasoned, highly-skilled attorneys in Las Vegas, is sensitive to the life-changing effects of pedestrian accidents. We represent wounded clients and their families on a contingency fee basis because we think no one should be denied legal representation because of their inability to pay.

We believe that everyone should have access to legal counsel regardless of financial standing. We demand payment only if we successfully recover funds for you. Make the most of our knowledge and experience to your benefit, and know that you are not facing this challenge alone. We urge you to contact us as soon as possible at (702) 423-3333 to set up a free consultation and get started on the path to obtaining the compensation you are entitled to.

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