Pedestrian Accident near Sky Vista Drive Kills Teenager Identified as Megan Rusley
Las Vegas, NV (July 20, 2020) – On Monday, Megan Rusley, 15, was struck and killed in a pedestrian accident on West Charleston Boulevard.
Moreover, a preliminary report said four pedestrians, which includes two adults and two juveniles, were in the desert area on the north side of West Charleston west of Sky Vista Drive.
Just then, an Audi struck one of the juveniles as they attempted to cross the south side of Charleston.
Authorities said the rescue team rushed the victim to Children’s Hospital of Nevada at University Medical Center where she later died.
Meanwhile, the Audi driver stayed at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. Also, police said there are no signs of impairment.
We at Sweet Lawyers express our condolences to the family and friends of Megan Rusley. Our thoughts are with you during this painful time.
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A wrongful death suit allows families to acquire some semblance of justice.
“The aftermath of tragic accidents can make everything difficult for a family. The last thing most families want to deal with is piles of paperwork, questions from insurance companies or defense attorneys, and attempting to obtain police reports. Grieving and handling legal claims don’t exactly go hand in hand, and this is why hiring an experienced attorney can not only provide you with peace of mind that you have a fighter in your corner but also having someone to make sure that your rights are respected and that justice will be served. Having legal representation after such a traumatic event will provide your family the space to heal while ensuring that justice is brought to your loved one,” says Mark Sweet, a seasoned attorney at Sweet Lawyers.
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