Las Vegas Police Chases in Numbers | Las Vegas News

Las Vegas Metro police conducted sixty high-speed chases last year, with four exceeding 125 mph—authorized only for violent felonies or imminent public danger. Most were for felonies, averaging 80–119 mph, and nearly half ended in collisions, often at speeds over 60 mph. Injuries occurred in ten pursuits, mostly to suspects (43%), then officers (21%), with bystanders rarely hurt. PIT maneuvers stopped nearly a quarter of chases, while stop sticks succeeded just once. The Air Unit frequently assisted, enhancing safety. Though down from the five-year average of 64, the trend suggests a slight decline in these dangerous pursuits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/99f2e601e4a71ac7