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Las Vegas Metro Officer Injured by Suspected Drunk Driver Following Rear-End Collision

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Published on December 11, 2025
Las Vegas Metro Officer Injured by Suspected Drunk Driver Following Rear-End CollisionSource: Google Street View

A Las Vegas Metro officer’s vehicle was rear-ended by a suspected drunk driver during a traffic stop on Wednesday around 9:45 p.m. at Rainbow Boulevard and Eldora Avenue near Sahara Avenue. The officer suffered minor injuries, as reported by FOX5 Vegas.

A police officer was completing citations in their patrol vehicle when another driver rear-ended it. The officer was taken to UMC with minor injuries. The driver who caused the crash was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, as detailed by News3LV.

Las Vegas police reported a crash involving a driver under the influence. The exact cause of the crash has not been released. The driver was arrested, and authorities continue efforts to address DUI incidents.