Bicyclist Hospitalized After Collision with Semi-Truck in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A bicyclist is hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a collision with a semi-truck on Rainbow Boulevard on Thursday at approximately 2:20 p.m.
The crash occurred near the intersection of Rainbow and Del Rey Avenue, south of Charleston Boulevard. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, all northbound and southbound lanes of Rainbow Boulevard are currently blocked.
Authorities confirmed that the bicyclist was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. Police stated that impairment is not suspected to be a factor in the crash.
A spokesperson for the LVMPD urged motorists to avoid the area while the investigation is underway.
No further details have been released at this time.