Driver Seriously Injured After Crashing Into Service Patrol Vehicle on I-15

A driver was seriously injured Tuesday morning following a collision with a freeway service patrol vehicle on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas, according to Nevada State Police.

The crash occurred around 6:18 a.m. on northbound I-15 near Tropicana Avenue. Trooper Shawn Haggstrom of the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol said a freeway service patrol vehicle was stopped on the shoulder while assisting another motorist when it was struck by a black Nissan SUV.

The driver of the Nissan was transported to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. Police initially reported that the service patrol vehicle driver was also injured, but later clarified that the patrol driver was not struck and did not sustain injuries.

Authorities have not yet determined whether impairment played a role in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.

Nevada State Police issued a correction to earlier information as details became clearer following the initial report.

Source: KSNV