LAS VEGAS, NV — A driver was taken to a hospital after a collision involving an autonomous Zoox robotaxi and a silver Nissan Murano on Las Vegas Boulevard, according to Nevada State Police.
The crash happened shortly after 9 a.m. near Four Seasons Drive, in an area that draws heavy traffic from Strip visitors and commuters. State police said the Nissan driver suffered minor upper-body injuries.
For a period after the wreck, four lanes of the boulevard were closed while investigators worked the scene. By about 10 a.m. Friday, officials said the roadway had reopened.
Nevada State Police say the crash happened just after 9 a.m.
State police said the collision occurred in the morning rush period, when traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard can already be dense. The incident centered on a silver Nissan Murano and a Zoox vehicle operating without a human driver behind the wheel.
Authorities did not immediately release a more detailed breakdown of how the two vehicles came together or identify whether either one was moving, stopping, or turning at the moment of impact. The investigation remained in the hands of Nevada State Police.
Zoox is one of the autonomous vehicle companies testing and operating robotaxis in the Las Vegas area, where it has been working in a high-visibility environment with constant vehicle and pedestrian activity.
Four lanes were blocked near Four Seasons Drive during the investigation
As officers examined the crash scene, four lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard were shut down near Four Seasons Drive. That stretch sits close to one of the most heavily traveled parts of the Strip, where even short closures can slow nearby traffic quickly.
The lane restrictions were temporary. By 10 a.m. Friday, state police said the roadway had reopened, clearing the immediate disruption caused by the crash response and investigation.
No additional injuries were reported beyond the Nissan driver’s minor upper-body injuries. Officials did not say whether anyone in the Zoox vehicle was hurt, and no other vehicles were listed as being involved.
The injured driver was brought to a local hospital
Nevada State Police said the driver of the Nissan Murano was transported to a nearby hospital after the crash. The injuries were described as minor and limited to the upper body.
That detail suggests the collision was serious enough to require medical attention, even though the reported injuries were not life-threatening. Officials did not provide an age, name, or any further information about the driver’s condition after arrival at the hospital.
No information was released about whether emergency responders treated the person at the scene before the hospital transfer or how long the driver remained under care.
Zoox has been asked for comment as the investigation continues
Channel 13 said it reached out to Zoox for a statement about the crash and the ongoing investigation. The company had not publicly responded in the information provided by state police and the station.
Autonomous vehicle incidents in busy traffic corridors often draw close scrutiny because they raise immediate questions about system performance, road conditions, and interactions with human drivers. In this case, police have not said what may have caused the crash or whether investigators are reviewing video or vehicle data.
For now, the confirmed facts are limited to the timing, the vehicles involved, the temporary lane closures, and the hospital transport of the Nissan driver.
What is known so far about the Las Vegas Strip collision
The publicly available details point to a brief but disruptive morning crash in a high-traffic part of Las Vegas Boulevard. A silver Nissan Murano and a Zoox robotaxi collided near Four Seasons Drive, prompting a police response and a short-lived lane closure.
By mid-morning, the roadway had reopened, but the investigation was still active. State police had not released a cause, and no additional findings were included in the initial update.
The incident adds to growing attention on autonomous vehicles operating in public spaces, especially in areas where traffic patterns, pedestrian movement, and tourism traffic can all complicate driving conditions.
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