Teenage Boy in Custody After Three-Car Wreck Near Downtown Las Vegas

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A tragic three-car wreck involving a 17-year-old boy occurred near downtown Las Vegas on Saturday, leaving three people hospitalized and the suspect in custody. The incident happened on North Pecos Road south of Stewart Avenue, where the teen in a Honda Accord crashed into two cars while driving at a high speed. The accident resulted in substantial injuries to the driver of the Mazda CX-7, moderate injuries to the driver of the Ford Taurus, and minor injuries to the teenage boy himself.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 17-year-old boy in a Honda Accord crashed into two cars while driving at a high speed on North Pecos Road south of Stewart Avenue on Saturday.
  • The teen crossed into the southbound lanes of Pecos and struck a woman in a Mazda CX-7 driving southbound, causing a chain reaction collision with a man in a Ford Taurus.
  • The teenage boy fled the scene of the accident on foot but was captured shortly thereafter by police.
  • He is suspected of driving under the influence, according to Metro police in a press release.
  • The teenage boy suffered minor injuries, while the drivers of the Ford and Mazda had moderate and substantial injuries, respectively.
  • All three drivers were transported to University Medical Center for treatment.
  • The incident highlights the risks of driving under the influence, particularly among teenage drivers.

Statistics:

  • Three people were hospitalized due to the accident, including a teenage boy in custody.
  • The teenage boy was driving at a high speed when he crashed into two cars.
  • The accident resulted in substantial injuries to the driver of the Mazda CX-7, moderate injuries to the driver of the Ford Taurus, and minor injuries to the teenage boy.
  • The incident occurred on North Pecos Road south of Stewart Avenue, near downtown Las Vegas.
  • The teenage boy is suspected of driving under the influence.

Sources:

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