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School Bus Driver Not Charged in Accident That Killed 11-Year Old Girl

You may remember the tragedy which took place in Las Vegas this past March that claimed the life of a fifth-grade girl. Back on the afternoon of March 16, the 11-year old was being dropped off in front of her neighborhood by a school bus. After she left the bus, it made a right turn …

Elderly North Las Vegas Auto-Pedestrian Accident Victim Dies

When a person is injured in an auto-pedestrian accident, it’s a tragic event; and it’s even more horrifying when a pedestrian is killed by a moving car. But some may argue that the anguish is even more excruciating for family members if the victim is hospitalized – and then dies months after the accident took …

Las Vegas Man Killed by Car While Standing in Driveway

We’ve discussed numerous incidents on this blog where pedestrians have been struck by vehicles and either suffered injuries or died. Many of these victims were walking in the roadway or crossing a street illegally at the time of the accident. But one auto-pedestrian accident which occurred over the weekend in Las Vegas claimed the life …

Motorist Dies on U.S. 95 After Being Hit by Wrong-Way Driver

We all know how dangerous that wrong-way drivers can be. Motorists rarely expect to see another car coming at them in their lane, and often don’t have time to avoid a collision. But wrong-way drivers are especially treacherous on freeways; not only because of the greater speeds involved, but also because it’s hard for law …

Head-On Collision Kills Box Truck Driver, Injures 3

Today’s vehicles are much stronger and more sophisticated than their predecessors  in terms of protecting their drivers. This includes so-called "work" vehicles like box trucks. Because of the vehicle’s weight and girth, the driver in a box truck is very likely to survive a side or rear-end collision. However, the weakest point on a box …