Las Vegas police warn of dangerous trend on roads

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Las Vegas police warn of dangerous trend on roads

Law enforcement is urging the community to stay vigilant amid a startling rise in deaths on our valley roads. (LVMPD)" data-src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/5CrVkJjL.NXDdN6W726EgQ--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTUxNg--/https://media.zenfs.com/en/klas_articles_549/5b3cda14ac3deffb63d83e4d6c66c455">Law enforcement is urging the community to stay vigilant amid a startling rise in deaths on our valley roads. (LVMPD)

Thousands of crashes have been recorded across the valley in 2024, according to LVMPD statistics. The Spring Valley area command has seen the most, at1821.

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so far this year and officers said many are preventable.

“This collision involves speed, excessive speed,” Sergeant Rundell said referencing a recent ****** on Desert Inn and Paradise Roads. “So much so that this vehicle went airborne over 100 feet before landing.”

According to Metro police, deadly crashes caused by speeding are up 83% from this time last year, while hit-and-runs resulting in ****** also saw a 75% spike.

Statistics also show that 41 people ***** in DUI crashes so far this year within LVMPD jurisdiction.

Law enforcement is now urging everyone to take responsibility and stay vigilant behind the wheel.

“Slow your speeds down,” Sergeant Rundell said. “If you are involved in an accident, whether it’s minor or major, stop. “Don’t leave the scene.”

Carr told 8 News Now he echoes the same sentiment, asking others to be considerate and work ******* to keep each other safe.

“We’re kind of like brothers and sisters with the way we share the road,” Carr concluded. “They need to slow down, save lives, and do better while they are on the road.”

Officers are also urging pedestrians and cyclists to be aware while asking people to never drive impaired.

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