A tragic scene unfolded in the Central Valley when a driver in a stolen car caused a fatal multi-vehicle crash, resulting in the death of one juvenile and leaving another in critical condition. The incident, involving five vehicles, occurred near Pecos and Flamingo roads yesterday evening, according to
FOX5 Vegas
. The suspect, who had stolen the car earlier that day, was speeding along Pecos when he collided with another vehicle at the intersection and then fled on foot.
Tragically, amongst the chaos and twisted metal, one juvenile’s life was claimed, and another youth fights for survival in a critical condition. Four additional individuals are also receiving treatment for their injuries, as reported by the Las Vegas Metro Police Department. Following the crash, the suspect made their escape from the scene before law enforcement arrived, injecting a search and investigation into the already complex aftermath of this event.
The area around East Flamingo and South Pecos roads turned into a gridlocked zone as Lieutenant Aaron Lee of the Metropolitan Police Department directed motorists to avoid the intersection, which remained closed for several hours. In a statement obtained by the
Las Vegas Review-Journal
, Lt. Lee confirmed the stolen vehicle’s involvement, as well as the unfortunate toll of one fatality and five injuries following the incident.
This incident is part of a troubling trend in the valley, following another fatal crash involving a stolen vehicle earlier on Thursday. The community is left questioning the rise in such events as families mourn and the injured recover. Police are still searching for the suspect, whose actions have changed many lives. Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
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