An 18-year-old man was killed Monday when the horse-drawn buggy he was operating was hit by a pickup truck in the Las Vegas area, and video of the aftermath is now circulating on local television. The clip, shared with local media, shows the immediate scene right after the impact. So far, officials have released only limited information about how the crash unfolded and have not publicly identified the victim.
According to FOX5 Las Vegas, the victim was 18 and involved in a collision between a pickup and a horse-drawn buggy. The station posted the video along with a short write-up but did not provide the exact crash location or the man’s name. This story will be updated as authorities release additional details.
Investigation
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section typically handles fatal traffic incidents, and the department’s public press releases include contact numbers for tips. LVMPD lists the Collision Investigation Section phone numbers as 702-828-3595 and 702-828-3060, and Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 for anonymous tips. If Metro issues a formal statement or pursues charges in connection with this crash, we will report it.
What We Don’t Know
Critical details, including what led up to the collision, whether the pickup’s driver stayed at the scene, and if any charges might be filed, have not been made public. The video carried by FOX5 is currently the clearest record available to the public, and investigators will likely review that footage as part of their work. We will add official updates and local reaction as new information comes out.
