Las Vegas, NV (April 23, 2026) – A woman has been taken into custody after allegedly driving into an officer and a paramedic near the 1900 block of North Decatur Boulevard, close to Lake Mead Boulevard. The incident began on Wednesday, April 22, at approximately 7:45 p.m.
Emergency units originally responded to reports of a woman asleep at the wheel. When an officer and a paramedic approached the vehicle to make contact, the woman refused commands, and a physical altercation occurred. She then put the car in drive and struck both the officer and the paramedic before fleeing the scene.
Both victims were taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening. A patrol vehicle and an ambulance were also damaged during the incident. Authorities had initially suspected the driver of being impaired.
The following morning, on Thursday, April 23, officers located the vehicle in the 800 block of North Decatur Boulevard and found the woman inside. A second physical altercation took place before she was taken into custody. No officers were hurt during the arrest. Charges against the woman had not been announced at the time of this report.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, and more details will be released as they become available.
Our thoughts are with the officer and paramedic as they recover.
What Happens When a Driver Flees the Scene After Hitting an Emergency Worker in Nevada?
In Nevada, striking an emergency worker who is on duty is treated as a serious offense under state law. Emergency personnel, including officers and paramedics, are afforded specific legal protections because of the nature of their work and the risks they face on the roadside. A crash involving an on-duty worker can trigger a separate set of charges beyond a standard hit-and-run.
When a driver leaves the scene after hitting someone, law enforcement typically issues a lookout for the vehicle and works to locate the suspect as quickly as possible. In urban areas like Las Vegas, traffic cameras, witness accounts, and vehicle descriptions often help officers find the involved car within hours. The circumstances of the original stop, including any suspected impairment, are also factored into how the case is built and what charges may follow.
