LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas officials are investigating after a bicyclist was shocked after hitting a power pole.
According to a Metro source, this happened at Vegas Drive and Rancho Drive on Monday afternoon around 1:25 p.m.
Las Vegas Fire & Rescue officials said they received a call from a bystander who saw what happened. He stated a 60-year-old man hit a power pole while riding his bike.
Channel 13 was originally told that the bicyclist was shocked after riding through a power line. Fire and rescue officials clarified by stating a fuse blew, which means a power line did not drop.
The bicyclist was taken to University Medical Center to be treated. His condition is unknown, as of 4:45 p.m. However, fire and rescue officials said his injuries are minor and he is expected to fully recover.
NV Energy was notified to repair the pole.
The Nevada Department of Transportation says that all lanes were closed at Vegas Drive and Rancho Drive due to emergency utility work. However, roads have since reopened.
Cleared: ROAD CLOSED on SR-599 Northbound at Vegas Dr. All lanes closed. 🚧
— Nevada DOT Vegas (@nevadadotvegas) June 24, 2024
