(Las Vegas, NV) Colton Pulshipher, a 29-year-old father and police officer for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, was killed in a wrong-way crash on Dec. 12 while driving home from work.
LVMPD reported that Pulsipher was driving on North Interstate 15 a little before 12:30 a.m. Near Mile Marker 78 when a wrong-way driver struck Pulsipher’s vehicle. The collision reportedly involved multiple vehicles, fatally injuring Colton Pulsipher as well as the wrong-way driver. Another woman was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Details about the crash are sparse, but the Las Vegas community has seen an outpouring of love and support for Officer Pulsipher’s family. LVMPD has posted on social media with photos of a memorial dedicated to their beloved coworker.
Pulsipher is survived by his wife, Ashlee, and their three children: a 5-year-old, a 2-year-old, and an 11-month-old. A fundraiser has been launched to support the victim’s family in this devastating time.
The Accident News Now team extends our heartfelt condolences to the victim’s family and friends. We understand how difficult it is to deal with a tragedy such as this. If you or a loved one was affected, our team of legal experts is ready to help you right away. Give us a call any time, day or night.
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Liability in a Las Vegas Car Accident
It’s unclear what caused this particular crash at this time, but speeding is a top factor in these types of collisions.
Speeding, as all motorists are aware, is a surefire way to make driving more dangerous for you, your passengers, and the cars around you.
Always make sure to follow the speed limit, and adjust your speed based on road conditions, weather conditions, and any other unusual factors. Getting to your destination a little bit faster is not worth the risk of speeding.
