Drunk driving suspected in east Vegas rollover

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Authorities believe a drunk driver struck a pick-up truck, causing it to rollover at an intersection east of the Las Vegas Strip.

According to Las Vegas Metro police, the multiple vehicle wreck happened at 5:09 a.m. Tuesday at the intersection of Swenson Street and East Harmon Avenue.

Police said a third vehicle may have been involved, but it was not confirmed.

A driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of drunk driving.

Police reported all minor injuries in the incident.

The wreck blocked the intersection for some time Tuesday morning. Swenson is noted for its northbound one way split-off onto Harmon and straight towards Flamingo Road.

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