A significant motor vehicle collision occurred near Losee Road and Washburn Road in North Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon, leaving one individual in a critical condition and causing local road closures. The collision, which involved two vehicles, took place at approximately 1:35 p.m., as confirmed by the North Las Vegas Police Department.
The incident resulted in injuries to multiple individuals, with the driver and passenger of the first vehicle being taken to University Medical Center (UMC) with injuries deemed non-life-threatening, however, the driver of the second vehicle sustained more serious injuries and was reported to be in critical condition at UMC Trauma according to News 3 Las Vegas.
As a result of the ongoing investigation into the crash by traffic units, Northbound Losee Road was closed off at the junction with Washburn Road, which led to traffic disruptions in the surrounding area. Police officials have not disclosed the cause of the crash or the identities of those involved.
Further details about the crash are anticipated as the investigation continues, with FOX5 Vegas reporting that this is a developing story and updates will be provided as more information becomes available, “Northbound Losee Rd is currently shut down at Washburn Rd until the scene is cleared,” and the indication by police that traffic units are still sifting through the details of the incident.
