A late Sunday night collision in Las Vegas has left a 34-year-old Venezuelan woman critically injured. The crash involved a suspected DUI driver and occurred near the bustling intersection of Tropicana Avenue and Wilbur Street, close to the Strip. According to details from the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the incident happened just before midnight when the woman was riding her mountain bike against a traffic light.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department reported that the involved vehicle, a 2024 Volkswagen Atlas, was traveling eastbound on Tropicana Avenue when the bicyclist crossed its path. As a consequence, the woman was swiftly transported to Sunrise Hospital's trauma unit, where she currently remains in critical condition. Attempts to thoroughly investigate the collision are ongoing, with evidence being collected from the scene, witness statements, and video surveillance all playing critical roles, as cited by News3LV.
The driver of the Volkswagen, identified as Juan Dominguez, 66, from Boerne, Texas, showed signs of impairment at the scene. Dominguez was arrested and now faces DUI-related charges. Authorities have yet to release further details regarding the specifics of his intoxication or what substances may have contributed to his impaired state.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is still investigating the accident to determine what happened and ensure justice is served. No further details were available immediately after the accident.
