When you combine the risks and inherent disadvantages of riding a motorcycle with the unpredictable and extremely dangerous circumstances that always accompany a multiple-vehicle crash, the results can be devastating if not utterly tragic.  Sadly, these two elements appear to have conspired to take the life of a motorcyclist in Las Vegas last night when he was killed in a three-vehicle accident. 

According to the Las Vegas Sun:

Metro Police responded to the crash at 8:13 p.m. at the intersection of Eastern and Maule avenues, which is south of Sunset Road adjacent to Sunset Park.

Investigators said two Yamaha motorcycles were traveling southbound on Eastern at a high rate of speed north of Maule. A 2002 Chevrolet Avalanche pickup truck was eastbound on Maule, stopped at a stop sign at Eastern, police said.

As the pickup turned into the southbound lanes of Eastern, it was struck by the 1999 Yamaha motorcycle, which fell onto its side and slid southbound on Eastern, police said. A 2001 motorcycle also fell over onto its side, authorities said."

At this point it seems strange that the pickup truck driver would flee the scene, but the investigation is only beginning.  If you or someone you love has been harmed in a collision, you need the help of a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer who has a long and successful track record of successfully fighting for the rights of injured clients.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.