Las Vegas, NV – Two Teens Killed in Wreck on Pecos Rd near Hacienda Ave

Las Vegas, NV (March 14, 2024) – Two teenagers lost their lives in a collision that happened in Las Vegas on Saturday, March 9. 

Reports show the wreck happened at around 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Pecos Road and Hacienda Avenue. Preliminary reports show that a Ford Explorer was headed south on Pecos Road when a Pontiac G6 was traveling north on Pecos Road, approaching a red light. The crash happened when the Pontiac ran a red light as the Ford was attempting to turn left on the roadway. The Pontiac then drove onto the sidewalk and struck a large street light. Both individuals inside the vehicle, identified as two teenagers, both aged 16, were ejected from the vehicle. The passenger was pronounced deceased on-site, and the driver was transported to an area medical center, where he later lost his life. Police continue to investigate the circumstances of the wreck.

We want to offer our sincere condolences to the families of the deceased victims. 

Nevada Car Wrecks

Tens of thousands of car crashes happen in the United States every single day. Over 17,000 accidents are reported daily throughout the nation. These accidents cause over 7,500 people to sustain injuries each day and more than 100 people to lose their lives. Sadly, the majority of these wrecks are preventable and caused by driver negligence. In the past ten years, negligent driving has become a serious and problematic issue in the United States. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that more than 94% of the national accident fatality rate is caused by the actions of negligent drivers. The most common types of negligent driving seen among American drivers today include: 

• Distraction
• Intoxication
• Fatigue
• Speeding

For example, over 400,000 auto collisions happen each year in the US caused by distracted driving. Additionally, over 3,000 people end up losing their lives in these wrecks. Fatigued driving is behind approximately 100,000 yearly crashes and around 1,500 deaths, while driver intoxication makes up over 30% of the national fatality rate related to car crashes. 

When you or a loved one has been hurt in a crash that you believe was caused by a negligent driver, you should not have to worry about money while you are trying to recover. All of your expenses should be paid for because the accident was not your fault. When you work with a car crash lawyer, you may be able to file a personal injury claim for financial compensation. You may be able to gather compensation for a long list of damages, including: 

• Lost wages
• Vehicle repairs
• Medical bills
• Pain
• Suffering
• Emotional turmoil

The only thing more devastating than suffering injuries in a preventable crash is losing a loved one. When a family member dies, it can feel like our entire world has stopped. Though we know that right now is no time to think about money, working with a wrongful death attorney may help to ease some of the financial burdens you may be facing at this time so you are able to focus on grieving and healing.

 A wrongful death attorney in Nevada can help you file a claim so you can get the financial compensation you need. You may also be able to see justice served by holding the party responsible for your family member’s accident accountable for their actions. Call our office at 702-364-1650 to learn more about how we can assist you.