One Dead After Fiery Crash Near Hoover Dam

June 18, 2021 | Ed Bernstein
One Dead After Fiery Crash Near Hoover Dam Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash that took place on the evening of June 16th on Interstate 11 near the Hoover Dam. According to police, a dump truck hauling asphalt was traveling southbound on I-11 when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a roundabout.  Witnesses report seeing the truck moving at a “high rate of speed” however, it still remains unclear how the driver lost control of the large vehicle. The truck then traveled roughly 300 feet down to an embankment where it burst into flames. Crews immediately worked to control the blaze that evening. No other information was made available however the driver of the truck did not survive the incident.     “Car accidents are on the rise in the Las Vegas area. At Edward M Bernstein and Associates, we take these accidents seriously. If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, we can help you. Call 702-996-3917. Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources. The information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention, and we will make adjustments. The photos included in these posts do not represent the actual accident scene.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ed Bernstein

Edward M. Bernstein, Esq. is the owner and founding partner of Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, and one of the most recognizable figures in Nevada. Ed is one of state’s premier personal injury attorneys and has hosted The Ed Bernstein Show for over 31 years. He has served the Las Vegas community for decades with dozens of community appointments and terms of service. In the year 2000, he was Nevada’s Democratic nominee for the United States Senate.

Ed received his B.A. from Long Island University in 1971 and his J.D. from Widener University in 1975. Since then, Ed’s professional accolades include numerous publications, honors and awards, court appointments, and has been named one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.