Moped Rider Critically Injured in Las Vegas Crash
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A 32-year-old man suffered critical injuries in a moped accident early Tuesday morning in west Las Vegas.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police (LVMPD), the incident occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. near the intersection of Sahara Avenue and Fort Apache Road. The rider was reported down, prompting emergency response to the scene.
Officers found the man with life-threatening injuries and transported him to a local hospital. Investigators believe the moped was traveling west on Sahara Avenue when it struck the center median, causing the rider to be thrown from the vehicle.
Initial reports from LVMPD mistakenly identified the injured individual as a motorcycle rider. The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities gathering additional details about the circumstances surrounding the crash.
No additional information regarding lane closures or further responses has been released as of now.