Power Restoration Efforts Ongoing After West Valley Crash
LAS VEGAS — Crews are actively working to restore power following a crash on Thursday afternoon at the intersection of Vegas Drive and Buffalo Drive.
According to NV Energy, power has been restored to approximately 3,500 customers since the incident. Metro Police reported that a Ram pickup truck was involved in a hit-and-run collision around 2:30 p.m. The driver fled the scene, traveling eastbound on Vegas Drive.
Authorities stated that the driver used a right-turn-only lane to bypass stopped vehicles, eventually jumping the curb and damaging landscaping, a streetlamp, a fire hydrant, an electrical box, and a bus stop shelter. A pedestrian waiting at the shelter sustained potentially life-threatening injuries. The driver, who exhibited signs of impairment, suffered minor injuries and faces charges of reckless driving and DUI.
In related news, Broadacres Marketplace, a local swap meet, is reopening today after more than a month of closure due to immigration concerns. Vendors have expressed relief as the marketplace reopens, allowing them to resume operations.
Additionally, the Clark County School District is preparing for the new school year with its lowest number of teacher vacancies since 1994, with 97% of classrooms expected to have licensed teachers.
As for the weather, Las Vegas is starting off in the upper 70s and low 80s, with projected highs reaching 106°F this afternoon.
Motorists should anticipate delays on the northbound I-15, which is down to one lane due to repaving work near St. Rose Parkway and Cactus Avenue.