Las Vegas, NV – Two Hurt in Crash on S Nellis Blvd & Winterwood Blvd

Las Vegas, NV (July 30, 2024) – A two-car wreck that ended in injuries occurred on Sunday, July 28, in Las Vegas. At approximately 7:30 p.m., the incident happened at the intersection of South Nellis Boulevard and Winterwood Boulevard. Police said that a woman, age 66, was operating a 2019 Chevrolet Trax when she was involved in a crash with another woman, age 22, in a 2015 Honda Accord. The Honda was headed north on Nellis in the far right lane approaching Winterwood Boulevard when it was involved in a collision with the Chevrolet. The impact forced both vehicles to spin out of control and exit the roadway, where they crashed into a block wall near the intersection.

Paramedics transported both drivers to an area hospital. The driver of the Chevrolet remains in critical condition. There is no information on the other victim’s condition. The local police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding this collision.

We send our best wishes to those who have been hurt in this car accident. We hope they recover swiftly from their injuries.

Nevada Car Crashes 

Las Vegas, NV - Two Hurt in Accident on S Nellis Blvd near Winterwood Blvd Auto accidents have become a serious problem in the United States, as they happen millions of times per year and cause hundreds of thousands of people to sustain injuries every year. Sadly, tens of thousands of individuals end up losing their lives every year due to these wrecks. Over 40,000 people died last year due to auto collisions in the US. According to information provided by the NHTSA, over 94% of reported auto accidents in the US are caused by negligent driving. 

Across the country, negligent driving is seen in numerous forms. The most common types of negligent driving seen on American roadways today include: 

  • speeding 
  • Intoxication
  • Distraction
  • Fatigue

In one recent year, over 11,000 people lost their lives due to auto collisions caused by drivers who traveled at unsafe speeds. Additionally, more than 400,000 traffic collisions happen each year due to the actions of distracted drivers while behind the wheel. Driver distraction also takes the lives of more than 3,000 people per year. 

If you or someone you love has recently been hurt in a traffic accident that you think was caused by a negligent driver, you should consider working with an attorney who can help you recover. A personal injury lawyer can help you file a claim for financial compensation for the damages you may have endured related to your crash. 

Our skilled Las Vegas car accident lawyers at Simon Law can help you recover by getting you financial compensation for damages like outstanding medical bills, vehicle repair costs, wage loss, and more. You deserve to be able to recover physically and emotionally from your recent crash without having to worry about money, which is why we are here to help you pursue fair compensation for your injuries and losses.

Call our firm at 702-364-1650 to learn more about how we can help you during this challenging time.