Woman Dies in Two-Car Crash at Decatur Boulevard and Oakey Boulevard [Las Vegas, NV]

1 Dead in Two-Vehicle Accident in Las Vegas

 
LAS VEGAS, NV (August 27, 2020) — A 79-year-old woman died Tuesday afternoon following a two-car crash at Decatur Boulevard and West Oakey Boulevard.
 
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police, the crash happened around 3:15 p.m.
 
Investigators believe a Nissan Altima traveling southbound on South Decatur Boulevard tried attempting a left-hand turn onto eastbound Oakey Boulevard. However, a northbound traveling Kia Optima struck the passenger side of the Nissan at the intersection.
 
Following the accident, paramedics arrived and shuttled the drivers of the vehicles, as well as a Nissan passenger, to local hospitals.
 
Soon after, police learned from the coroner’s office that the Nissan passenger, described as a 79-year-old North Las Vegas woman, succumbed to her injuries.
 
At this point, authorities have much to investigate, such as the cause of the accident and where the fault lies.

No one should ever have to learn this type of news; our sympathies are with the family and friends of the victim.

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