Wheelchair Rider Fatality is 41st Traffic-Related Death in 2013 for LV Metro PD

Tragedy strikes the southwest valley of Las Vegas after a 56-year-old man was hit by a driver as he attempted to cross an intersection in his motorized wheelchair.  Reports state that another vehicle had stopped to let the man cross and that the driver of a Chrysler 300 kept going and collided with him.

The Las Vegas man died six hours later from fatal injuries.  The collision is still under investigation. Read full Channel 3 news report here:  Man in motorized wheelchair hit by car dies at UMC.

Glen Lerner Las Vegas Personal Injury Attorneys

Crosswalks can be dangerous places for pedestrians, bicyclists and those who are in wheelchairs.  Even though pedestrians in the State of Nevada have the right-of-way in crosswalks, it is still important to be alert for drivers who are not paying attention.  This accident marks that 41st traffic-related death in 2013 in the Las Vegas Metro PD's jurisdiction.

When you lose a loved one or are severely hurt as a result of a person-vehicle collision, you need to speak with an experienced  Las Vegas accident injury lawyer who has your best interest at heart.  The personal injury attorneys at Glen Lerner's Nevada law offices will review the details of the accident at an initial free case consultation. Please call us today at (702) 877-1500.