South Las Vegas, NV (Sept. 14, 2026) – A driver refused to stop during an attempted traffic stop and crashed into another vehicle near Eastern and Wigwam Avenues in southeast Las Vegas Sunday afternoon. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said the pursuit began at 3:48 p.m.
Two people got out of the car and ran from the scene. Officers apprehended one; the other remained at large as of 4:45 p.m., and police set up a perimeter while asking the public to avoid the area given the heavy police presence.
This report does not state whether the driver of the other vehicle was injured. The investigation is ongoing.
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