Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on Ogden Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard Injures 1 [Las Vegas, NV]

Injuries Reported in Las Vegas Pedestrian Accident on Ogden Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard

LAS VEGAS, NV (August 24, 2023) – Tuesday night, a startling hit-and-run crash on Ogden Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard injured 1 person.

The incident happened at about 7:57 p.m. on Ogden Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard.

According to reports, as a brown sedan traveled north on Las Vegas Boulevard, it struck a pedestrian walking across Ogden Avenue.

“The vehicle did not stop and continued northbound on Las Vegas Boulevard,” police said.

As a result, the pedestrian suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Meanwhile, the incident shut down Las Vegas Boulevard between Ogden and Stewart Avenues in both directions.

At this time, the circumstances that led to the crash remained unclear. Once additional details become available, the public will be notified.

Due to the limited information available, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continued to investigate the crash.

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What’s Next after Startling Hit-and-Run Crash on Ogden Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard

According to NHTSA, pedestrian and bicyclist accidents continue to rise in the United States. More pedestrians and cyclists died in 2018 than in any year since 1990.
 
To avoid any involvement in incidents similar to the startling hit-and-run crash on Ogden Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard, be a proactive driver. Driving defensively prepares you for emergencies.
 
It is also crucial that everyone remain calm to properly handle the immediate aftermath of a pedestrian collision. Moreover, the most valuable step you can take in response to a vehicle crash is hiring a personal injury attorney.
 
“A common misconception is that personal injury lawyers don’t care. That is simply not true. Injury lawyers care about and want justice for their clients. We are motivated by the desire to make our clients whole again,” says Steve Baric of Sweet Lawyers, a practicing attorney.