Las Vegas DUI Attorney Blog
Accidents involving motor vehicles are a very common occurrence in the Las Vegas Valley. Most of us have come to accept fender benders on our streets and highways as a way of life and rarely give them a second thought nowadays. When the accident is alleged to have been caused by someone under the influence of drugs or alcohol however, the consequences become much more severe for the person causing the accident.
A 21-year-old Los Angeles woman was severely injured recently and admitted to the hospital in critical condition after being part of a two vehicle accident, allegedly caused by a person driving under the influence of alcohol.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan police department reported that this accident occurred shortly after 1:00 in the morning on September 21, 2013 in the vicinity of Las Vegas Boulevard and Siren’s Cove Boulevard near the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino.
A full summary of the accident can be found here.
According to witnesses and the review of evidence located at the scene, a BMW was turning left from Siren’s Cove Boulevard to northbound Las Vegas Boulevard. The driver of the BMW, who appears to be from Las Vegas, lost control of his vehicle and struck as which was abiding by traffic laws at a light signal. All three individuals in the taxi cab were injured and taken to an area hospital. One passenger in the taxi suffered severe injuries which are considered to be life threatening.