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One dead, five others injured in three-car crash on Rainbow, Spring Valley Parkway South

Three-car crash - 5/4/24
Las Vegas police
Posted at 2:49 PM, May 04, 2024
and last updated 2024-05-10 20:00:23-04

May 10 - The Clark County Officer of the Coroner/Medical Examiner has notified Las Vegas police that the rear passenger in the Honda has died on Thursday.

LVMPD said the passenger's death marks the 63rd traffic-related fatality in their jurisdiction in 2024.

May 4 - Six people were injured after a three-car crash on Friday night.

According to Las Vegas police, the crash happened at 7:52 p.m. on South Rainbow Boulevard at Spring Valley Parkway South.

Investigators said evidence at the scene and driver statements indicated a 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was stopped at a red light on Spring Valley Parkway South.

At the same time, a Toyota Camry was traveling north on Rainbow, approaching the Spring Valley Parkway intersection, and had a green light. A Honda Pilot was traveling southbound on Rainbow and was in the left turn lane with a flashing yellow turn arrow.

Police said the driver of the Honda didn't yield and drove into the intersection in front of the Toyota. The Toyota hit the Honda, which then hit the Mercedes-Benz.

The Honda's driver and two passengers were taken to University Medical Center to be treated. One of them is in critical condition, as of Saturday morning.

The Toyota's driver and two passengers were taken to University Medical Center to be treated for minor injuries.

The driver of the Mercedes-Benz did not report any injuries.

Police said all drivers cooperated with the investigation and impairment was not suspected.