A tragic series of events unfolded early yesterday when a stolen vehicle, driven by a 14-year-old, resulted in the death of a woman in the western Las Vegas Valley. This marked the fifth fatality in the region within 24 hours and the 135th traffic-related fatality of the year, as reported by
The Review-Journal
.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred at the intersection of South Buffalo Drive and West Desert Inn Road at approximately 5:40 a.m. A 2018 Hyundai Elantra, found to be stolen, was southbound and ran a red traffic signal at a high rate of speed, colliding with a 2018 Toyota RAV4 that was eastbound and had entered the intersection on a green light. The crash resulted in emergency responders rushing all involved to the University Medical Center, where a 50-year-old woman succumbed to her injuries and was later pronounced dead.
As noted by
FOX5 Vegas,
the LVMPD discovered video evidence confirming the Hyundai was indeed stolen and that the underage driver, along with a 15-year-old passenger, were both injured and taken to the hospital for treatment.
As the LVMPD investigation continues, it highlights the city’s ongoing struggle with traffic fatalities, adding to the somber tally as the year progresses. The identities of those involved are being kept private as families are notified, with the Clark County Coroner’s Office set to officially release the identity of the deceased woman once proper procedures are completed.
Note: Thank you for visiting our website! We strive to keep you informed with the latest updates based on expected timelines, although please note that we are not affiliated with any official bodies. Our team is committed to ensuring accuracy and transparency in our reporting, verifying all information before publication. We aim to bring you reliable news, and if you have any questions or concerns about our content, feel free to reach out to us via email. We appreciate your trust and support!
Leave a Reply