LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — A motorcyclist suffered life-threatening injuries Monday night after a collision with a Honda making a U-turn near Charleston Boulevard and 28th Street, according to Metro Police.
Metro Police identified the rider as 23-year-old Kevin Castro Ochoa. He was transported to University Medical Center.
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Residents say crashes have become routine
Phillip Higgins from Vegas Market said crashes at the intersection have become a near-weekly occurrence.
“It’s sad to say, but it’s almost weekly. It happens around here. From cars to people to bicycles,” the shop Higgins said.
The Monday night crash occurred when a Honda made a U-turn near Charleston and 28th, crossing into the path of the motorcycle.
Intersection tied to prior fatality
The crash comes months after 10-year-old Simeon Young was hit and killed near the same stretch of road in March. Following Young’s death, residents signed petitions and contacted officials about safety concerns at the intersection.
Residents say some visible changes were made after Young’s death, but not at the location they say needs it most. They say crosswalks still do not exist where Young was killed, forcing pedestrians to cross Charleston without a designated crossing.
“A lot of intersections with no crosswalk and people just be driving right past you and don’t care,” said Anaya Irene, a Las Vegas native who grew up in the area. “It don’t make no sense to me.”
Irene said the problem has gotten worse over the years.
Officials cite multi-jurisdictional challenges
About a week after Young’s death, Clark County Commissioner Tick Segerblom was asked about potential fixes at the intersection.
“So when you have three entities involved it’s hard to do, but we’ll improve it,” Segerblom said.
Residents say they are still waiting for those improvements. Clark County, the City of Las Vegas, and the Nevada Department of Transportation all have not commented on the latest crash at this time. NDOT said it has conducted case studies on road safety in the area but has not shared that information publicly.
Commissioner Segerblom said he is not aware of any crosswalk improvements having been made at the location, but said he would look into it.
“I think you should take action and care about the people that’s living here in Vegas,” Irene said. “Like, they don’t really care.”
Residents say they are hoping for improvements including brighter street lighting and lower speed limits.
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