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Motorcyclist critical after accident near Charleston and Sloan
A motorcyclist was in critical condition after a crash in east Las Vegas on Friday night. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the crash had happened at 8:24 p.m. at the intersection of E. Charleston Boulevard and S. Sloan Lane. Evidence at the scene and video of the collision had indicated that a 2019 Harley Davidson had been traveling westbound on Charleston, approaching Sloan Lane. A 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee had gotten a green light and made a U-Turn from eastbound Charleston to westbound Charleston, into the path of the motorcycle. Investigators had said that the Jeep had not yielded the right of way. The front of the motorcycle had hit the Jeep, resulting in significant damage to both vehicles. The 44-year-old motorcycle driver had sustained critical injuries and had been taken to Sunrise Hospital. His 13-year-old passenger had minor injuries and had been taken to University Medical Center to be treated.
A passenger in the Jeep had also sustained minor injuries and had been taken to Sunrise Hospital to be treated. Police had said that they did not believe impairment or excessive speed had been factors in the crash.
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Apr 22, 2024
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