An e-bike rider died Saturday evening after a violent crash into a curb and cinderblock wall in the southwest Las Vegas valley, according to police. The collision happened around 5:08 p.m. on April 25 at the T-intersection of Lourdes Avenue and Paseo Del Prado. The rider was taken by ambulance to UMC’s trauma center, where he later died despite life-saving efforts.
What Police Say Happened
Investigators with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the e-bike was traveling west on Lourdes Avenue and did not slow or yield at the T-intersection, FOX5 reported. Police told the outlet the rider veered to the right, hit a concrete curb, then slammed into a cinderblock wall. The impact threw both the bike and the rider onto the sidewalk and roadway. LVMPD’s Collision Investigation Section is handling the case.
Detectives Dig In, With History Behind Them
Traffic detectives are now reviewing witness statements and looking for any available video as they piece…..