A Thursday morning crash just east of downtown Las Vegas sent two Metro officers to the hospital and launched an investigation in a corridor known for heavy commuter traffic.
Two Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officers were taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle collision on Thursday, June 11. The crash happened around 7:45 a.m. in the area of Cedar Avenue and North 19th Street, near Eastern Avenue and the I‑11 on‑ramp. The driver of the other vehicle stayed at the scene while police began looking into what happened.
According to KTNV, the crash involved an LVMPD patrol vehicle and another car. Both officers in the patrol unit were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries described as non-life-threatening. KTNV also reports that the civilian driver remained on scene and that Metro says the collision is still under investigation.
Where It Happened
The intersection sits just east of the downtown grid and near the I‑11 access ramps, an area that sees heavy commuter traffic during morning hours. The crash comes as Metro this month released a list of the valley's busiest crash intersections ahead of the summer "100 Deadliest Days" safety push, underscoring how collision risk climbs during warmer months. FOX5 reported on Metro's intersection list and the broader safety campaign.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have not released additional details about how the collision occurred or whether any citations might be issued. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Collision Investigation Section typically handles serious vehicle crashes and often asks witnesses to contact detectives, a pattern reflected in recent department press releases. LVMPD keeps its press-release archive and Traffic Bureau contact information available on the department website.
There were no reports of life-threatening injuries to the officers, and officials said they would provide updates as the investigation continues, per KTNV. Hoodline will update this story if Metro releases additional information.
