Multi-Vehicle Hit-and-Run Crash on I-15 Leaves Five Injured, One Airlifted Near Jean A severe multi-vehicle crash on I-15 southbound near Jean, Nevada, early Friday morning resulted in five injuries, with one person airlifted to a hospital due to critical condition. The incident, which involved a hit-and-run collision and a subsequent secondary crash, caused significant damage, including a large diesel spill that forced the closure of the highway for several hours. The initial collision occurred at 12:16 a.m. near mile marker 7 of southbound I-15, just north of the California border. Emergency responders from the Nevada Highway Patrol arrived at the scene, where they encountered a three-car crash. As crews worked to secure the area and investigate the incident, a second hit-and-run collision unfolded at 12:36 a.m. An unidentified vehicle struck a Clark County Fire Department ambulance, a fire truck, and a parked Chevrolet Malibu. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene on foot into the surrounding desert, evading immediate capture. Authorities launched an extensive search operation, deploying drones, helicopters, and ground teams from the Nevada Highway Patrol, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, and California Highway Patrol. Despite these efforts, the suspect remains at large. The secondary collision left five individuals injured, with one requiring urgent medical attention. The injured were transported to nearby hospitals, with one patient airlifted by Life Flight helicopter due to the severity of their injuries. Four others were taken by ground ambulance. Clark County Fire Department officials confirmed that all personnel present at the scene were unharmed.#california_highway_patrol #nevada_highway_patrol #las_vegas_metropolitan_police_department #clark_county_fire_department #life_flight
