A grave hit-and-run involving an electric wheelchair in the northwest valley has left a person critically injured, according to Las Vegas authorities. The collision occurred around 5 p.m. on Friday, involving a single vehicle and an electric wheelchair, and as per reports from News 3 LV, the person in the wheelchair sustained serious injuries and is now in a critical but stable condition, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The whereabouts of the car involved is currently unknown, after it fled the scene post-collision, this has led the police to appeal to the public, seeking witnesses or information that could lead to finding the responsible party, while southbound lanes on Rainbow were disrupted due to the accident, they have since reopened and normal traffic flow has resumed.
As this story is unfolding, updates are anticipated to provide more details on both the condition of the victim and any progress in the hit-and-run investigation. In a statement obtained by KTNV, authorities have not yet released a description of the vehicle or any suspects, but it is clear that the impact wasn't just on the victim's body, but on the psyche of the neighborhood, stunned by the sudden eruption of violence on their streets.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is urging community members to come forward with any information, no matter how minor, as they continue their investigation into the crash. While the affected lanes have been reopened, marking a return to routine for commuters, the search for those responsible remains ongoing. Authorities are committed to pursuing justice as the investigation continues.
