Las Vegas, NV (August 7, 2024) A Las Vegas Metropolitan police officer was injured in a collision with another vehicle in the southwest valley on Tuesday morning, August 6th. The accident occurred at the intersection of West Windmill Lane and South Tenaya Way, according to reports. It all happened at approximately 6:40 a.m.
Reports following the collision stated that multiple vehicles were involved in the accident. It happened in a neighborhood, surrounded by houses, at the intersection of West Windmill Lane and South Tenaya Way. A black SUV was found with major passenger-side damage following the collision. The police vehicle and the SUV were found at the scene, face to face, following the accident, as well. The SUV’s airbags had deployed, according to reports.
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Officers arrived at the scene and found the police officer with non-life-threatening injuries, according to reports. The officer was transported to a nearby hospital to receive treatment. No other injuries were reported in this collision.
The circumstances surrounding this officer-involved accident remain a mystery. Detectives gathered evidence and took statements from those involved as well as witnesses at the scene. They are working to determine what caused this officer-involved accident, as well as who was at fault. The damaged vehicles have to be removed from the scene and crews worked to clear the debris from the roadway.
All of us at Accident News Now wish the police officers injured in this collision a full and quick recovery. Have you been affected by this accident, or one like it? Reach out to our legal team today. They’re ready to help!