Las Vegas, NV – Scooter Rider Hit by Car on S Las Vegas Blvd

Las Vegas, NV (August 24, 2024) – Part of the Las Vegas Strip was closed on Thursday night, August 22, after a man riding a scooter was hit by a car, according to information provided by police. Shortly before 9:40 p.m., police were called to the scene of the wreck in the 2700 block of South Las Vegas Boulevard near Sahara Avenue.

Police reported that the man was transported to the hospital with injuries. The northbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard near Elvis Presley Boulevard were closed while responders worked in the area. The driver of the vehicle that struck the man remained at the scene and cooperated with the authorities. 

Police in Las Vegas continue to investigate. We hope for the full recovery of those with injuries.

Nevada Car Wrecks

Traffic accidents have become one of the main reasons people in the state of Nevada and throughout the United States end up with serious injuries or worse. Across the nation, auto accidents are among the top ten reasons individuals lose their lives. Additionally, people ages 15-20 most often end up with fatal injuries due to auto accidents in the United States. Every day, more than 17,000 traffic collisions happen throughout the country that injure around 7,500 people and take the lives of approximately 100.

When pedestrians become involved in traffic accidents, they almost always sustain serious injuries due to being unprotected against the force of fast-moving vehicles. On average, in the United States, pedestrians are involved in approximately 17% of auto accidents in the US. Over 6,000 pedestrians lose their lives per year in the US, and, in Nevada specifically, several dozen pedestrians lose their lives yearly.

Also in Nevada, more than 50,000 auto accidents happen annually that injure tens of thousands of people and take the lives of hundreds. Regrettably, driver negligence is the cause of the majority of these crashes. According to information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 94% of car accidents are caused by driver negligence in the US. 

When you or a loved one has been hurt in a traffic accident that you believe was caused by a negligent driver, you should not have to worry about money to make a full recovery. You may be suffering from serious injuries that have landed you in the hospital, unable to work or see your family and friends. This can be devastating. You should not have to worry about how you will make ends meet financially when you are already dealing with so many other problems. 

Call Simon Law if any of this sounds like something you may have been through recently. Our skilled personal injury attorneys in Las Vegas can help you file a personal injury claim or a wrongful death claim so you can get the financial compensation you need at this time. Dial 702-364-1650 to have our skilled lawyers review your case and can help you recover.