Driver Hospitalized After Suspected DUI Crash at A's Las Vegas Ballpark Construction Site
A driver was hospitalized on Sunday morning following a suspected DUI crash at the construction site of the new A’s Las Vegas ballpark. According to Metro police, the incident involved a single vehicle crashing into an exterior construction gate at the site, located near East Reno Avenue and South Las Vegas Boulevard. The Metropolitan Police Department was notified of the crash shortly after 6 a.m. The driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Impairment is suspected as a factor in the crash, according to initial reports from Metro police. Video footage from the scene, posted on social media, showed a dust-filled area around the damaged gate. The individual who posted the video noted that the driver was able to walk away from the scene, describing it as a 'miracle.' In another video, the driver reportedly stated they were traveling at approximately 80 miles per hour.
