LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Edd Crotsley, proprietor of Unhealthy Apple Tattoo in Las Vegas, mentioned that he’s shocked that he survived a crash that left him hospitalized for 4 days and unable to stroll.
The collision occurred on Saturday at Desert Inn and Lindell roads in Spring Valley.
“This car comes around, hauling and coming right at me, and I knew I was going to get hit, but I was trying to get out of the way,” Crotsley mentioned, detailing the crash, which he mentioned noticed the driving force run a pink gentle and clip the again finish of his motorbike, sending Crotsley hurtling into the air.
“I landed on my hip and fractured my foot,” Crotsley mentioned.
The entrepreneur mentioned he’s working with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Division officers to search out the driving force, who detectives consider was driving a Chrysler 300 or a Dodge Charger. The automobile may have injury to the entrance driver’s facet or hood, police mentioned.
For his half, Crotsley mentioned he feels pink gentle runners needs to be held accountable.
“I definitely think we need to have cameras to stop these people,” Crotsley mentioned. “When I got hit, it was probably a good 5 seconds after the light turned.”
James Layba, who lives close to the intersection, mentioned he’s used to collisions occurring within the space.
“I heard something get hit, but no screeching, Layba said. “I then received up and noticed him in the midst of the highway.”
A GoFundMe web page has been established for Crotsley.