100°F
weather icon Clear

Woman critically injured in downtown Las Vegas crash

Updated July 22, 2020 - 7:08 pm

A woman was critically injured in a downtown Las Vegas vehicle crash early Wednesday.

Las Vegas police said they were trying to sort out exactly what caused the woman’s injuries.

Metropolitan Police Department spokesman Larry Hadfield said the victim was rushed to the hospital after a vehicle crashed on Stewart Avenue, north of Main Street, at 6:29 a.m.

It was not clear if the woman was a pedestrian or a driver of the vehicle that crashed. Police observed damage to a light pole near the crash scene.

Hadfield said the woman suffered life-threatening injuries.

Contact Glenn Puit by email at gpuit@reviewjournal.com. Follow @GlennatRJ on Twitter.

MOST READ
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
MORE STORIES
THE LATEST
5 Las Vegas area trails where your pup can come along

Dogs aren’t allowed on many trails in the Las Vegas area. Here are five where you can bring your dog for a scenic hike through the desert, or on a mountain.