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A Chevrolet Suburban sits wrecked on Interstate 15 north of Sahara Avenue on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012. The SUV was one of five vehicles in an accident involving U.S. Sen. Harry Reid’s motorcade. It was not clear whether this was the vehicle carrying Reid.
Published Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 | 1:54 p.m.
Updated Friday, Oct. 26, 2012 | 6 p.m.
Sen. Reid suffers bruising in motorcade crash
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KSNV reports that Sen. Harry Reid suffered bruising after a car accident while riding in his motorcade, Oct. 26.
This screen grab from a freeway traffic camera on Interstate 15 near Desert Inn Road shows the traffic backup from a crash Friday afternoon that involved Sen. Harry Reid.
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid suffered bruises Friday afternoon in a multivehicle accident on Interstate 15 that sent him to University Medical Center Trauma as a precaution.
"He experienced rib and hip contusions and has been cleared for release by the doctors," Reid's office said in a statement this afternoon.
Reid, 72, the Senate majority leader, was taken to UMC by his security detail as a precaution and walked in on his own, his office reported. The statement added that some of Reid's detail and a staffer also suffered minor injuries in the accident and were evaluated at UMC. The senator was wearing his seatbelt when the accident occurred, the statement said.
Reid spokeswoman Kristen Orthman, in an email at 3:48 p.m., said the senator had left the hospital.
Nevada Highway Patrol Trooper Jeremie Elliott said the accident occurred about 1:10 p.m. in the northbound lanes of I-15, north of Sahara Avenue.
Trooper Loy Hixson said five vehicles were involved in the accident: two vehicles carrying Reid and members of his security detail; two Metro Police vehicles; and one civilian vehicle.
As of 6 p.m. Friday, troopers said investigation into the wreck was continuing and they would not say what led to the accident.
The right two lanes of northbound I-15 near the accident scene remained close for more than four hours Friday, until 5:30 p.m..
Reid had spoken earlier in the day at a Las Vegas ceremony celebrating the National Atomic Testing Museum, which was officially named a "national" museum Friday.
He was due to speak to the editorial board of Spanish-language newspaper El Tiempo at 2:30 p.m., according to editor Hernando Amaya.
Reid's wife, Landra, spoke at a campaign event this afternoon featuring first lady Michelle Obama before abruptly leaving as word of the accident spread at the rally.
Landra Reid and daughter, Lana, were involved in a car crash two years ago when their vehicle was rear ended by a semi-truck near Washington, D.C. Landra Reid broke her back, neck and nose, while Lana Reid hurt her neck and cut her face. Reid often refers to the crash in his speeches.
Harry Reid has been particularly active and energetic this campaign cycle. Earlier this week in Carson City, he seemed to revel in the campaign, interacting with volunteers and supporters. At a joint dinner with Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., one source described Reid as "more engaged than when he was running."
Hope they are all OK. God Bless em all!
I hope his wife wasn't with him. She's a really great lady. Reid, not so great. In all honesty though, as much as I dislike him, I hope he is alright.
Sending my hopes that the Senator is OK.
That is a dangerous section of freeway. I hope everyone is all right.
With prayers and good thoughts that Senator Reid and those with him are all OK, as well as the civilian driver.
I can not beleive the hateful comments on the web. get better Harry, we love you
Every time I drive north on 15 and pass Sahara I come to the top of a small hill and then all of a sudden the traffic almost comes to a standstill in the right 3 lanes about a quarter mile before Charleston. I have almost been rear ended on many occasions at that spot. I bet that is the spot where this happened. Hope the Senator and everyone else is OK.
"I can not beleive the hateful comments on the web."
I can -- easily. Civility is a thing of the past, especially for those "compassionate" types.
Maybe we'll get that horrible "accident waiting to happen" section of I-15 finally fixed now.
Good to see you are ok senator
Wearing a seat belt pays off, hang tough Senator Reid..
I don't like the guy or what he stands for but I hope he gets well quick.
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I too send prayers and good thoughts to Senator Reid and everyone involved in this accident.
Senator Reid, I am glad to hear that you will be okay. Take it easy. Take it slow. We love you! Just to let you know, we appreciate you and everything you do for the American People. Thank you, be well and I hope you are blessed with a speedy recovery.
... Thankfully Sen. Reid's ok! Have known him since I started my award-winning, print-journalism career of 39+ yrs. at the "LV Review-Journal." A good guy!
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IF REID WASN'T WEARING A SEATBELT
he should be cited and WE THE TAXPAYERS shouldn't have to pay his hospital bills. not single red cent
so DO A LITTLE INVESTIGATING instead of doing puff pieces
Reid works FOR US, not the other way around
how's that for "on topic"
truthserum...
Please;
get a grip!
Glad the Senator is okay.
Just want to say thanks to the commenters for not making this political. Some have also made valid points regarding this stretch of road. The DOT really needs to reevaluate it. I hate saying it, but it looks like we need more construction there.
Hey, I hope Harry is doing fine, and he lost my vote years ago. I have no political affiliation, both parties are bunk, and the zealots on both sides are to blame. At least the Sun is pulling down sick comments. You should see the comments on the RJ's story; crazy tea baggers.
Glad to hear that Harry is ok.
We need Harry.
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Hope everyone walks away fine. That section near Sahara off the I~15 is very very bad. IMHO it's the express lanes that say next exit Sahara ave causes people to move over multiple times from the express lanes and in that mix there's the reason for the accidents. It might be a little better since they took the white cones down. I could be wrong on why there's a lot of accidents there, but there a lot in that section and it needs to be fixed asap.
wow all those security trucks for harry
and only one security truck for Ambassador Stevens in Benghazi.Only 3 security officers all Killed whats wrong with this picture. Where's the outrage from the weeping hateful left.
"wow all those security trucks for harry
and only one security truck for Ambassador Stevens in Benghazi."
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Lack of facts is not a problem in republican ranting today.
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simplysaid...
You mad, bro?
Seems like a lot of vehicles for a Senator, Capitol Police, Metro Swat? Looks like all involved need some defensive driving training. When Senator Reid came into the Henderson DMV two years ago, before Thanksgiving, he arrived with two vehicles, drivers and Capitol Police. Why the beefed up security in his home state? Could this over kill by the local police be an attempt to impress the Feds? I'am glad the Senator is ok and looking forward to his retirement, soon I hope.
Get well Harry! We love you.
The level of hate expressed by commentators in the less responsible newspaper in town is shocking.
It is apparent that the hate talk radio and irresponsible editorial writers and bloggers have coarsened our society and made in less civil.
Just the other week such a person was calling people who voted for Harry Reid "hypnotized chickens."
Shame!
GMag39
I could never get mad at the simple minded
WELLLLLLLL?????
was harry wearing his seatbelt or not?
NV state law says all occupants must wear seatbelts
and I've got a great grip, psychodems, let's see the police report, first
then we'll decide if tax payers should be forced to pay the hospital bills
Third paragraph, truthserum. It helps if you actually read the article.
Hey markey I didn't forget you. Here are the facts you think I don't have.
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/10/...
read and under stand when the impeachment comes these are the only fact that will count
Doesn't matter if he was really wearing a seatbelt or not. The report will be he was...