Police: Teen accused of reckless driving in Las Vegas crash that critically injured 4-year-old

A 17-year-old boy is accused of reckless driving in a crash Tuesday night in the east valley that left a 4-year-old boy critically injured, Las Vegas police said.

The Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release that the crash occurred at 8:16 p.m. near North Nellis Boulevard and East Owens Avenue.

According to police, evidence at the scene, witness statements and surveillance video indicated that a 2000 Ford F-150 Lightning was traveling southbound on Nellis Boulevard, north of Owens Avenue, at a “high rate of speed.”

A 2010 Honda Civic traveling northbound on Nellis Boulevard attempted to turn left on a flashing yellow signal and crossed into the Ford’s path, police said.

The drivers of both vehicles and the Honda’s passenger were transported to University Medical Center Trauma.

Police said the driver of the Honda, a 24-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries, while the 4-year-old passenger suffered critical injuries.

The driver of the Ford, identified by police as a 17-year-old boy, was treated and released. He was then taken into custody and booked on reckless driving-related charges.