Fatal Car Crash Near Hualapai Way & Charleston Blvd, Driver Pronounced Dead

LAS VEGAS, NV – June 22, 2022 – The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a fatal single-car crash that happened early Wednesday morning.

The crash occurred around 3:30 a.m. on June 22nd by South Hualapai Way & West Charleston Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV. According to the police, a single-vehicle lost control and crashed into a wall. The driver was immediately taken to the hospital where they were pronounced dead. Alcohol was not believed to have been a factor in this car accident.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office has not released the identity of the victim as the next of kin has yet to be notified.

Our hearts go out to the family members of the driver in this accident.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

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Single Vehicle Crashes Are More Common Than You Would Think

As reported by Zero Fatalities Nevada, between 2014-2019, single-vehicle accidents accounted for over 56 percent of all fatal car accidents in Nevada. The most common causes of these accidents involve a vehicle hitting a stationary object. The force from these types of accidents can cause the driver to become violently ejected from the vehicle if not properly restrained, or can cause significant blunt-force trauma.

Additionally reported were the statistics on drivers involved in these types of accidents. An overwhelming 66 percent of all single-vehicle fatalities reported among all driver age groups were male, while only 44 percent were women.

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