Las Vegas Sun

March 28, 2024

Man critically injured in scooter accident

Scooter accident

A 38-year-old Las Vegas man was critically injured Saturday when the scooter he was riding ran off the road and hit a newspaper stand, Metro Police said.

The crash happened about 10:45 p.m. on South Dean Martin Drive, just north of Mel Torme Way, police said. The 50 cc scooter ran onto the sidewalk and hit the newspaper stand before sliding back into the road, police said.

The rider, Richard Salas, was taken to University Medical Center, police said. The crash remains under investigation.

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