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LVMPD: 9-year-old dies after losing control of kids dirt bike

KTNV 13 Action News Las Vegas Latest Headlines | August 13, 7am
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Police stated the child died on Thursday due to his injuries. According to investigators, this is the 90th traffic-related fatality in Metro's jurisdiction in 2023.

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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said a 9-year-old is in critical condition after losing control of a kids dirt bike in the central valley.

Police reported his injury Sunday afternoon around 12:04 p.m. at the intersection of Capistrano east of Burnham avenues.

A witness statement and evidence at the scene said the child was riding an off-road motorcycle. Police said he lost control, causing him to overturn and separate himself from the bike.

Medical arrived and transported him to Sunrise Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

"The collision remains under investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section," police said.