Las Vegas, Nevada (Sept. 22, 2026) – A 4-year-old child is in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Owens Avenue, according to police.
The collision happened shortly after 8:15 p.m. on September 22, involving a 2000 Ford F-150 and a 2010 Honda Civic. Police said evidence at the scene, witness accounts, and surveillance footage showed the Ford, driven by a 17-year-old, heading south on Nellis at a high rate of speed. The Honda was heading north and attempted a left turn on a flashing yellow light directly into the truck’s path when the two vehicles collided.
Medical crews took the 24-year-old woman driving the Honda, along with her 4-year-old passenger, to the hospital. The woman sustained serious injuries, and the child remains in critical condition. The teenage Ford driver was treated at the hospital and released, then taken into custody on reckless driving-related charges. Because the driver is a minor, specific charge details have not been made public.
Police shut down the intersection while they investigated. This is a developing story. Details may change as the investigation continues.
Car Accidents in Las Vegas, Nevada
An intersection collision involving a young child raises urgent questions about medical costs, long-term care, and who ultimately bears responsibility.
- Who may be liable: the teen driver already facing reckless driving-related charges, and potentially the Honda driver depending on how the flashing yellow signal is interpreted
- What investigators examine: the surveillance footage already referenced by police, the vehicles’ speed and impact data, and witness statements from the scene
- Comparative negligence: Nevada follows a modified standard (NRS 41.141), so a driver who made a left turn into oncoming traffic can still recover compensation for a child passenger’s injuries as long as that driver’s own fault stays under 51%, a distinct question from the child’s own claim, since a young passenger generally cannot be found at fault at all
Nevada law gives an injured person two years from the date of the crash, until September 22, 2028, to file a personal injury claim (NRS 11.190).
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