Flamingo reopens after 3-vehicle crash in southwest Las Vegas
Flamingo Road at El Capitan Way has reopened after a three-vehicle crash early Tuesday morning forced the street to be closed for several hours.
According to Metropolitan Police Department Lt. David Gordon, the male driver of a 2003 Mercedes was traveling north on El Capitan just after 4 a.m. when he ran a red light and collided with a 2007 Toyota pickup at Flamingo.
The Mercedes caught fire, Gordon said. The pickup rolled over and crashed into a power box, disabling the traffic signals and street lights around the intersection.
A 2001 Chevrolet coupe also was involved in the crash, but the vehicle sustained only minor damage.
None of the drivers suffered life-threatening injuries, Gordon said.
The driver of the Mercedes, who police believe was impaired, was taken to a hospital.
