LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The Nevada Highway Patrol responded to an early morning crash on Lake Mead Boulevard in the east part of town Thursday morning.
Troopers said they received a call about a crash on Lake Mead Boulevard east of Los Feliz Street at about 3:45 a.m.
#TrafficAlert Injury crash involving a pedestrian on EB Lake Mead Blvd. EO Los Feliz. EB Lake Mead closed for investigation. Avoid the area and find an alternate route. #DriveSafeNV #LivesAreOnTheLine #NHPSoComm pic.twitter.com/5cV7KBFoUg
— NHP Southern Command (@NHPSouthernComm) February 18, 2021
The crash involved two pedestrians and three vehicles. The two people were stopped and outside of their vehicle when they were struck by a Hyundai Accent that also hit their Ford pickup and a Lincoln SUV.
NHP said troopers are currently on the lookout for that light-colored Lincoln SUV as it left the scene after the collision. Authorities say it should have substantial body damage.
#Update Injury crash on Lake Mead Blvd near Los Feliz. NHP looking for a light colored (tan/off-white) Lincoln SUV with substantial body damage that fled from the scene of the crash. If you see a vehicle matching this description; call @CrimeStoppersNV (702)385-5555 #NHPSoComm
— NHP Southern Command (@NHPSouthernComm) February 18, 2021
The driver of the Accent stayed at the scene but the woman who was hit by the vehicle was taken to the hospital in critical condition.
It was not immediately known what the two individuals were doing outside of their vehicle or where they were exactly stopped at before the time of the crash. But NHP says the area does not have a lot of street lights.
Anyone with further details was urged to contact the Nevada Highway Patrol or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
