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Metro Police investigate a collision involving two motorcycle police officers at the intersection of Nellis Boulevard and Harris Avenue Thursday, Jan. 21.
Published Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 | 2:49 p.m.
Updated Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010 | 8:19 p.m.
Two Metro motorcycle officers suffered minor to moderate injuries Thursday when they collided with a car that lost control and jumped the median on Nellis Boulevard, police said.
The crash happened about 2:15 p.m. between East Bonanza Road and East Harris Avenue.
Evidence at the scene and witness statements indicate a Chevrolet Cobalt was southbound on Nellis in the left lane when the driver hit the brakes and lost control of the car, police said. The car went over the raised center median and into the northbound lanes, police said.
The two police motorcycles, which were headed north in the left lane on Nellis, hit the right side of the Chevy, ejecting both riders, Metro said.
The two officers, whose names were not immediately released, were taken to University Medical Center. Both were males, ages 43 and 49.
The driver of the car was identified as Veronica Sanders, 57, of Las Vegas. The wreck remains under investigation by Metro’s Accident Investigation Section.
Metro Police Lt. Barb Schmidt said traffic was restricted in the area until police finished their investigation.
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Hmmm. It says one comment and I don't see it.
Did one of the village idiots have to have their comment removed again, as usual?
There needs to be an anti Gillespie rally, how many excuses will this guy come up with on his watch? With him in charge things are worse than a 9/11 or 7.0 earthquake.
P.S., Only this sheriff would have his troops out on motorcyles in a downpour. OMG!!!
OK.. its been raining for 3 straight days and solid all day today. Why are there motorcyle cops out driving in this anyway? Boogles my mind..
Yeah danutz, wonder if they were on the BMW motorcycles they have. This sheriff has me steaming right now. He needs to resign ASAP!!!
My first thoughts, also. Why were there ANY officers out there on motorcycles in this wet weather??
I do hope the officers will be okay, though. We all live and learn. Well, hopefully we live. Then learn.
From the official Metro Policing 101 textbook: "In case of inclement weather, motorcycle officers shall resort to Plan B--and that is, park the bikes and drive patrol cars."
Not as much fun, but it just might save a life--or two.
Yeah but it doesn't seem to matter what the weather was because the car that hit the motorcycle cops jumped the median and hit them. Could have happened anytime..
On the CHIPS TV show Ponchorella and his partner would use a patrol car during the rain.
Also in real life CHP never rode in pairs, like in the TV show.
look, vegas averages one cycle accident per week.
you simply can't ride cycles in this town.
old people, lost tourists, and repeat drunk drivers that liberals keep on the streets instead of being put to death.
LOL Steve, it was the drugster Rush limbaugh.
Oh did this accident happen in Clark County? The sign says "Espanol" I thought it happened in Acapulco.
i have (5) motorbikes. i haven't ridden in a week. what could possibly be the benefit of having motorbike cops on the street during the rain?
These guys are suppose to be in a patrol car at any hint of rain, just common sense!!
Our Cops are real men, they won't be caught dead riding some pussy BMW bike like NLV. They ride a Man's Bike a Harley!!!
Just look at the lead photo! The small car is facing southbound in northbound lanes. It looks like the officers were driving just fine, according to policy and safely. They are professionals who can handle their bikes. But some driver was driving south in northbound lanes!!!!! How are you faulting the officers?
LVMPD, wishing you a speedy recovery.
Our Cops are real men, they won't be caught dead riding some pussy BMW bike like NLV. They ride a Man's Bike a Harley!!!
Ha, Ha, Ha! Now that's funny, anyone that knows anything about motorcycles, "which clearly you do not" would choose a BMW versus a pile of junk Harley. And just because you're naive enough to buy or ride a Harley "sheep" does not mean you know squat about motorcycles!
Harley=overweight, underpowered, overpriced, excessivly loud and antiquated technology. They can't even begin to compete with other bikes which is why you NEVER see them in any type of motorcycle competition. Have you ever noticed the trucks that follow a Harley ride? There used to pick up all the dead Harleys that break down on the ride...
Motor Cops have the most dangerous job in the department. They're out there doing their jobs rain or shine. Riding a bike on rain soaked streets is very scary. All of the oil benieth the water is like riding on greased glass.
I truly hope these officers fully recover very soon. Vegas is a scary place to drive even in good conditions, especially on a motorcycle. Oh, and for an early poster, those are Harleys, not BMWs.
MG you read like a wanna be Harley Rider. I ride American because I'm an American not some pansy like you. I will put my Harley up against any bike on the road. For your information I've been riding bikes for 41 years All but 10 were on a Harley. You keep riding that other crap and I'll be on my hog and will wave at you as I pass you by. By American the job you save may be your own.
BMW is much better made.
MG says that "...anyone that knows anything about motorcycles, "which clearly you do not" would choose a BMW versus a pile of junk Harley."
No so my little MG. Just making a statement like that shows that you my friend are a poser when it comes to motorcycles. A real rider does not make fun of another persons ride.
Besides, if MG knew anything about motorcycles, he would know that there are times when the mass and weight of a large bike in an accident saves the rider from injuries that might be sustained on a smaller lighter bike.
Nothing worse then a poser...
It's Bush's fault.
Hey I'll put my Ducati up against any Harley any day in any weather ... and I rode it across the US to New York and back last year :)
Let me know.
Cheers
Steve
Good for you, there stevein. Glad you are happy with your Ducati but don't overload your mouth with that "mine is better then yours" crap.
All motorcycles are good. Makes and models are a personal thing.
moto cops are revenue collectors and this town NEEDS money...it could be raining fire from the sky and those guys would be on those cycles.
Larry is right on this one. Each rider selects their machine and options based on preference, use, price and other factors. I have been on Harley, Indian, Honda, and Suzuki and they all serve a particular set of desires in a ride. This is one area where "to each his/her own" is a very valid point.
MSH1 & Evironprotector said it right... Although I do not think with the amount of rain we've had they should be out on bikes, they were not at fault at all with the driver bouncing into the reverse side of traffic (over the median)... Hope everyone involved is OK!
It would be of interest to have the final report of the investigators written up here as a follow-on. Best wishes to everyone on a speedy recovery and being back up on two for the motors.
LarryVegas
No so my little MG. Just making a statement like that shows that you my friend are a poser when it comes to motorcycles. A real rider does not make fun of another persons ride.
Typical response from a twit, did you even read what I responded to? Let me help you with that.
Freddy_Ray
"Our Cops are real men, they won't be caught dead riding some pussy BMW bike like NLV. They ride a Man's Bike a Harley!!!"
Now do you understand, chimp?? The only poser would be YOU for buying and riding HD junk. Like I said earlier they never compete because they are not capable of it, they just got too tired having their arse kicked by asian and europeen motorcycles. Now go put your half shell on and try to fire that pile of junk up...