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One would assume that driving in an area near the desert with no one around would present little danger to a passenger.  While that may normally be true, it proved to be anything but for an area woman who was killed in a one-vehicle Las Vegas car accident early this morning.  The driver of the vehicle in the crash was hospitalized and is listed in critical condition, and police are investigating the incident.

According to authorities, this Las Vegas car accident occurred at approximately 2 a.m. this morning at the intersection of Erie Avenue and South Las Vegas Boulevard.  The driver of a Dodge Charger, Jason Gallagher, 37, of Henderson, was traveling west at what police described as a ‘high rate of speed’ when it ran through the intersection with South Las Vegas Boulevard.  The vehicle launched into the desert on the other side of the street, rolled several times and came to rest right-side-up.  The identity of the woman who was killed was not released pending notification of family members.

Nevada Car Accident Statistics

First, we’d like to extend our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the woman who was killed.  No one should ever have to receive the news they’re about to hear, and we hope they find their way through their grief as quickly as possible.  Secondly, this fatal Las Vegas car accident is the 49th already this year in the Metro jurisdiction, and will only add to the statistics regarding Nevada car accidents overall.  Every year, approximately 500 people are killed in these occurrences, and about one-third are killed in accidents involving alcohol.

Las Vegas Car Accident Lawyers

Nevada law requires that drivers of vehicles carry a legal duty of care for their passengers.  If it’s proven that the driver was negligent in running the stop sign, it’s possible that the family of the woman killed could bring a Nevada wrongful death lawsuit against him.  If such a claim was successful, the family could be awarded damages for lost income, costs of the funeral and burial, medical expenses and loss of companionship.

If you have lost someone you love, seek the help of Las Vegas car accident lawyers who have been successfully fighting for the rights of grieving families for many years.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.