Two Injured in Suspected DUI Crash on I-11 Near I-15 in Las Vegas

One person arrested at the scene as Nevada State Police investigate the early morning collision.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:38pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a damaged car part, such as a broken side mirror or cracked headlight lens, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a serious traffic collision.The aftermath of a suspected impaired driving crash on a Las Vegas highway exposes the grim reality of the ongoing battle against drunk and drugged driving.Las Vegas Today

Nevada State Police responded to a crash on northbound I-11 near the I-15 interchange in Las Vegas around 5:36 a.m. on Friday. The collision involved a gray Tesla Model 3 and a black Tesla sedan, resulting in two people being transported to a nearby hospital with injuries. One person was arrested at the scene on suspicion of impaired driving.

Why it matters

Impaired driving crashes continue to be a major public safety issue in the Las Vegas area, with law enforcement working to crack down on the problem through increased enforcement. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts to reduce DUI-related collisions and injuries on Nevada's roadways.

The details

According to police, the crash occurred in the northbound lanes of I-11 south of the I-15 interchange, near the Spaghetti Bowl. The collision involved a gray Tesla Model 3 and a black Tesla sedan. Two people were transported to a nearby hospital with injuries, while one person was arrested at the scene on suspicion of impaired driving. Only the rightmost lane on northbound I-11 was blocked, but drivers were advised to expect delays in the area as cleanup and investigation continued.

  • The crash occurred around 5:36 a.m. on Friday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Nevada State Police

The state law enforcement agency that responded to and is investigating the crash.

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What’s next

An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing by Nevada State Police.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the continued need for vigilance and enforcement against impaired driving in the Las Vegas area, as crashes involving suspected DUI drivers can lead to serious injuries and disrupt traffic on major highways.