Las Vegas, NV – A man accused of throwing rocks at oncoming traffic this morning was hit by a car around 6 a.m. Tuesday near Charleston Blvd and Rancho Dr.
LVMPD’s Lieutenant, David Gordon, reported that the man was on the sidewalk throwing rocks at vehicles. He broke the window on a Ford truck. Shortly thereafter, a Dodge truck veered onto the sidewalk and hit the rock-throwing man and then continued driving westbound on Charleston Blvd.
The driver of the Dodge has yet to be identified.
This story is still in development.
Hit-and-Run Laws in Las Vegas, Nevada
Pursuant to Nevada law, all drivers have the duty to stop and/or immediately return to the scene of an auto accident that they have been involved in, regardless of whether or not they are responsible for the crash. They also have the duty to exchange insurance information with any motorist, bicyclist, or pedestrian involved in the accident.
The driver(s) should also file an accident report with local authorities. Moreover, drivers must notify law enforcement and file an accident report for any crash resulting in an injury, death, or property damage in excess of $750.00. Failure to do so can result in a one-year suspension of driving privileges.
In most cases, committing a non-injury hit-and-run is punishable as a misdemeanor offense in the State of Nevada. If convicted, it can result in six points on a drivers license alongside a fine of up to $1,000 and potential jail time.
Conversely, if the hit-and-run involves an injury or death, a conviction can result in a felony, revocation of a drivers license, a jail sentence of up to 20 years in prison, and a $5,000.00 fine.
If you or a loved one have been hurt in a car wreck, contact the Brian Boyer Injury & Accident Lawyers for a free consultation by calling our auto accident lawyers at 702-514-1414.
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