Crash involving Metro vehicle being investigated in southwest Las Vegas Valley
Police are investigating a Wednesday crash involving a Metropolitan Police Department officer in the southwest valley.
The collision between a Metro motorcycle and a vehicle happened about 4:10 p.m. near South Decatur Boulevard and West Rochelle Avenue, police said. The Metro officer had minor injuries and was taken to the University Medical Center.
Update: An LVMPD officer involved in the crash was transported to UMC with what appears to be minor injuries. #LVMPDnews https://t.co/8WCC6Zoxyh
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) March 2, 2017
It’s unknown what led to the crash or whether speed or impairment were factors.
Decatur Boulevard between Rochelle and University avenues was closed in both directions while Metro investigated.
No other information was immediately available.
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