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W. Cactus Ave And S Torrey Pines Dr. The Scene Of An Accident Tuesday Night
Local police responded to a crash on West Cactus Avenue and South Torrey Pines Drive in Southwest Las Vegas. The accident happened at the busy rush hour at 4:54 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.
Police have not released the amount of people injured in the crash but first responders provided care to multiple people with injuries at the crash scene.
Some of the area was blocked to traffic as crews and police cleaned up the accident scene and police investigated the crash.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating the crash and the cause has not been released. It is not known if impairment or speed played a part in the crash.
No more information is available at this time.
Jan 22, 2026
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