40-Year-Old Man Dies in Two-Car Collision

December 23, 2021 | Ed Bernstein
40-Year-Old Man Dies in Two-Car Collision On the afternoon of December 6th, a man was killed in a two-car collision in Las Vegas.   The crash occurred at noon, near the intersection of Polaris Avenue and West Tropicana Avenue.   Emergency responders arrived at the scene shortly after receiving multiple dispatch calls from the area.   According to reports, a 1998 Dodge Ram van was traveling in the right lane of West Tropicana Avenue approaching Polaris Avenue. At the same time, a 2004 Freightliner box truck was stopped in the right lane of West Tropicana when the driver of the Dodge Ram did not slow down and collided with the rear of the Freightliner.   Upon impact, the driver of the Dodge suffered critical injuries. Paramedics performed life-saving measures and unfortunately, the 40-year-old passed away.   The Freightliner’s driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of intoxication.   This incident remains under investigation.   “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.”

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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.