Nevada Sen. Reid taken to Las Vegas hospital after motorcade involved in five-vehicle accident
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid was taken to University Medical Center Trauma early Friday afternoon after his motorcade was involved in a multivehicle accident on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas.
Sources say Reid suffered no visible injuries but was being checked by doctors. 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 party; two Metro Police vehicles; and one civilian vehicle.