Stolen car crashes into Las Vegas patrol vehicle

Authorities are investigating after a stolen vehicle crashed into a police patrol vehicle on Thursday morning near Eastern and Fremont Street. (RTC Fast Cam)

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 19, 2024 - 7:55 am

The Metropolitan Police Department is investigating after a stolen vehicle crashed into a police patrol vehicle on Thursday morning.

According to police, the stolen vehicle fled from units in the department’s downtown area command before crashing into a patrol vehicle near Eastern Avenue and Fremont Street.

#BREAKING We are investigating a stolen vehicle that took off from units in @LVMPDDTAC. The vehicle crashed into a Metro patrol vehicle near Eastern and Fremont. The officers are ok, the suspect is in custody. Roads are closed for the investigation. Please avoid the area for now.… pic.twitter.com/yHvx70zDdq

— LVMPD (@LVMPD) December 19, 2024

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