LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Edd Crotsley, owner of Bad Apple Tattoo in Las Vegas, said that he is shocked that he survived a crash that left him hospitalized for four days and unable to walk.
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 said, detailing the crash, which he said saw the driver run a red light and clip the back end of his motorcycle, sending Crotsley hurtling into the air.
“I landed on my hip and fractured my foot,” Crotsley said.
The entrepreneur said he is working with Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department officials to find the driver, who detectives believe was driving a Chrysler 300 or a Dodge Charger. The vehicle would possibly have damage to the front driver’s side or hood, police said.
For his part, Crotsley said he feels red light runners should be held accountable.
“I definitely think we need to have cameras to stop these people,” Crotsley said. “When I got hit, it was probably a good 5 seconds after the light turned.”
James Layba, who lives near the intersection, said he is used to collisions occurring in the area.
“I heard something get hit, but no screeching, Layba said. “I then got up and saw him in the middle of the road.”
A GoFundMe page has been established for Crotsley.
