Las Vegas, NV (Sunrise Manor) – July 3, 2024 – A bicyclist is in critical condition after a truck driven by a person suspected of DUI hit him. Immediately after he was hit, another vehicle struck the bicyclist.
The accident occurred around 11:45 p.m. on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 on Nellis Boulevard near Mt. Rushmore Parkway as reported by police.
The bicyclist was traveling northbound in the southbound lane of Nellis Boulevard when he crossed the elevated median when he was struck by the truck.
The truck then hit the back side of the bike, throwing the bicyclist into the southbound lane where he was once again struck by another vehicle.
The cyclist has been identified as a 59-year-old man who was transported to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center.
The driver of the truck has been identified as a 44-year-old man who showed signs of impairment and has since been arrested on DUI-related charges.
The driver of the second vehicle has been identified as a 22-year-old Las Vegas male and showed no signs of impairment, as reported by police.
This is an active investigation.
Our thoughts are with the bicyclist and their loved ones. May they achieve an expeditious recovery and obtain the justice they deserve.
Las Vegas Bicycle Accident Statistics
- Las Vegas bicycle accidents are up 182% YTD in the Valley, with impairment being a top contributing factor.
- Accidents are more common in metro areas with an astounding 90% of Las Vegas bicycle accident crashes causing injury or death.
- Men are more at risk. Over 80% of bicycle accident fatalities involve men over the age of 20.
- Las Vegas averages around 438 bicycle-related injuries per year.
- Las Vegas averages about 500 crashes per year and Clark County accounts for 83% of all bicycle accidents in Nevada.
- The most dangerous time to ride a bicycle is between 3:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m.
- 58% of accidents occur just outside of busy intersections and only a small portion (4%) occur inside of designated bike lanes.
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