LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car in northwest Las Vegas on Monday night.
Police responded to reports of a collision at Rainbow Boulevard and Peak Drive at approximately 5 p.m. They found that a man in a wheelchair had been struck by a gray Kia SUV, according to officials with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The man was transported to University Medical Center's trauma center. His injuries are considered life-threatening, police said.
The intersection was closed in all directions and police advised drivers to avoid the area.
"Impairment is not suspected at this time," police said.