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Two Children Hospitalized, One Critical After Electric Scooter Collision
An accident Tuesday morning at around 10:20 a.m. at the intersection of Cliff Shadows Parkway and Hickam Avenue.
According to evidence at the scene and dashcam video and witness statements two children were riding an electric scooter going eastbound on Hickman Avenue when they failed to stop at a marked stop sign.
At the same time a 2023 Kia Sportage was traveling southbound on Cliff Shadows Parkway when the scooter entered its path.
Both children were ejected from the scooter after being hit by the Kia.
First responders transported both juveniles to UMC Hospital. A 9 year-old male suffered life threatening injuries, while an 11 year-old female suffered only minor injuries.
The driver of the Kia remained at the scene and did not show any signs of impairment. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate this accident.
No more information is available at this time.
Jun 04, 2025
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