Searchlight, NV (May 10, 2022) – According to Nevada State Police logs, a significant auto 0accident occurred on U.S. Highway 95 at Nipton Road in Searchlight on Sunday afternoon, May 8, injuring one person.

The drivers of two different passenger cars were traveling in the northbound lanes of Highway 95 at Nipton Road, which is also close to State Route 164, around 5:30 p.m., according to preliminary reports. One of the victims was sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. The status of that person was not immediately known, and officials did not specify which driver was suspected of causing the crash.

While police worked the site, traffic was diverted for almost an hour and a half. However, their investigation into the events immediately preceding the accident is still underway.

We would like to extend our thoughts and hopes for the full recovery of this accident’s injured victims.

Nevada Car Accident Deaths & Injuries

In 2017, state officials reported that the overwhelming majority of deadly accidents involved driver inattention or impairment. According to authorities, there were more than 130 head-on collisions in Nevada caused by DUI drivers between 2014 and 2018, with nearly 20 people killed as a result.

In the case of some incidents, such as wrong-way wrecks, the figures are even direr.

The Nevada Department of Transportation, on the other hand, is putting wrong-way driving detection devices to the test, making it one of a few states looking at new technology to prevent these tragic collisions.

Officials claim that wrong-way cars were informed and allowed to turn around about 90% of the time before entering the motorway thanks to these new technologies. Despite this, deadly wrong-way crashes continue to be rather prevalent in Nevada, particularly in and around the Las Vegas region.

And when victims of wrong-way crashes die as a result of their injuries, their families may find themselves in an unbelievably devastating situation. Medical and funeral expenses pile up, overwhelming vulnerable families already in mourning for their lost loved ones.

Fortunately, if you’ve been injured or a loved one has died in one of these disastrous collisions, you may have legal remedies. In the case that you’ve suffered in the aftermath of another party’s carelessness on the road, you should contact a Las Vegas accident lawyer as soon as possible.

After a catastrophic accident, please call a skilled Las Vegas personal injury lawyer from the Eric Roy Law Firm as soon as possible. At Eric Roy Law Firm, we take pride in our work, and our Nevada injury accident lawyers will serve you and your family with painstaking care.

We understand how stressful, abrupt, and tragic the aftermath of a horrific injury accident or the death of a loved one may be. As a result, our primary goal is to truly comprehend your needs and goals for your case, and provide exceptional legal services in the most efficient way possible.

As soon as you’re ready, we’ll happily assess the facts surrounding your case. In addition, we meet with each client for a one-on-one intake meeting and lunch, during which our staff tailors our recommendations to your individual needs. For years, our dedicated and caring legal team has stopped at nothing to fight for victims and their families. Please get into contact with our staff at 702-423-3333 so that we can schedule your complimentary consult for legal aid as soon as possible.

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