
A motorcyclist sustained life-threatening injuries following a crash with a car at the intersection of W. Lake Mead Boulevard and N. Torrey Pines Drive, News 3 LV reported.
The collision, which took place just after 8 p.m. on Thursday, left the motorcyclist unresponsive as emergency teams arrived to tend to the injured; meanwhile the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department has embarked on an investigation to unravel the circumstances around the incident — the area was closed to the public during the initial probe, per 8 News Now.
Responders transported the victim to a local hospital where they are currently diagnosed in critical condition. In the midst of this unfortunate event, police indicated that impairment is not suspected to have played a role in the accident. Both outlets corroborate that neither driver appears to have been under the influence at the time of the collision.
The intersection has since been closed pending further investigation, sealing off any immediate passage for residents and onlookers who wish to understand how such a tragedy could unfold on their everyday paths, the incident has reminded us of the fragility of life as it strides alongside the brute force of machines. News 3 LV continue to cover the story as updates emerge.