Early this morning, a freeway service patrol driver was seriously hurt in a collision on a Las Vegas freeway. The driver had been assisting another motorist when hit by a black Nissan SUV, which led to his injury and transport to an area hospital in a serious condition, News 3 LV reported. Trooper Shawn Haggstrom with Nevada State Police, Highway Patrol, confirmed the crash occurred at approximately 6:18 a.m. on northbound Interstate 15 near Tropicana Avenue.
The accident not only injured the patrol driver but also led to significant traffic disruptions. Motorists were advised to expect major delays or to search for alternate routes throughout the central valley. While the condition of the Nissan's driver has not been fully disclosed, they were also taken to the hospital with injuries, as detailed by a FOX5 Vegas report.
As for what caused the crash, details remain scant. Authorities have yet to confirm whether impairment was a factor in the incident that disrupted the morning commute. The Nevada State Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances leading up to the crash, as per the ongoing reports from local sources. Updates will follow as more information becomes available regarding the condition of those involved and the eventual findings of the law enforcement investigation.
