A 60-year-old Henderson man riding an electric scooter was killed Saturday evening when a pickup truck hit him on North Las Vegas Boulevard in the northeast valley, near Nellis Air Force Base, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
What police say happened
The crash was reported at about 6:26 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, on North Las Vegas Boulevard just north of North Nellis Boulevard. Police told reporters the man was riding his e-scooter in a bus lane and moved over into the next lane, into the path of a pickup truck. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The pickup driver stayed at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, police said. Officers shut down the North Las Vegas Boulevard and Nellis Boulevard intersection during the investigation, which caused traffic backups in the area Saturday night, and urged drivers to find other routes. Police have not released the man’s name, and the crash remains under investigation.
Earlier this week, on Nov. 10, a pedestrian was killed in a hit-and-run near Harmon Avenue and Nellis Boulevard in the east valley,.
Update, 12:20 p.m. Sunday: Man dies after fight in southwest valley; suspect arrested
Las Vegas police are investigating a homicide in the southwest valley after a fight outside a business near Durango Drive and Robindale Road early Sunday, Nov. 15. LVMPD Lt. Casey Clarkson confirmed the homicide investigation in the 7600 block of South Durango Drive, between Windmill Lane and Robindale Road.
Officers were called at about 5:30 a.m. for a report of a fight. According to police, the two people involved had gone to the ground and the suspect punched the other person several times. Officers separated them and detained the suspect, then found the second person unresponsive. That person was taken to a hospital and pronounced dead.
Police said they believe the two knew each other. One suspect was arrested and remains in custody. Police have not released either person’s name or age, the cause of death or any charges, and the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call LVMPD Homicide at 702-828-3521 or, to stay anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
For people in the area: police have not described any ongoing danger to the public. Expect some police activity around the business on South Durango near Robindale while detectives work, and allow a few extra minutes if you are heading through that stretch of Durango.
What it means for locals and visitors
North Las Vegas Boulevard near Nellis is a busy, wide corridor with a bus lane, and in mid-November the sun sets around 4:30 p.m. That means the evening commute now happens in the dark, when scooter and bike riders are hardest to see.
- Scooter and bike riders: use a bright front light and rear red light, wear something reflective, and wear a helmet. Before leaving a bus or bike lane, look over your shoulder, signal, and wait for a clear gap. Avoid riding against traffic.
- Drivers: expect riders at the edges of the road, especially near bus stops and lane drops. Slow down and leave extra room when passing a scooter or bike, and watch your mirrors at dusk.
- Families: the City of Henderson’s “Ride Smart, Stay Safe” guidance for e-scooter and e-bike riders is a good refresher to go over with teens who ride.
- Heading to Nellis or the northeast valley tonight? Allow a few extra minutes; a lane closure on this stretch of Las Vegas Boulevard can quickly back up traffic in the area.
Anyone who saw the crash and has not spoken with police can call LVMPD’s non-emergency line at 311. We will update this post if police release more information.
Sources
- FOX5 Las Vegas: Fatal crash on North Las Vegas Boulevard near Nellis Boulevard
- 8 News Now: Las Vegas police investigate deadly crash near Nellis Air Force Base
- News 3 Las Vegas: Fatal crash closes N. Las Vegas Blvd and N. Nellis Blvd intersection
- Las Vegas Review-Journal: 1 dead after vehicle hits scooter near Nellis Air Force Base
- FOX5 Las Vegas: Pedestrian dead following hit-and-run crash near Harmon, Nellis
- City of Henderson: Ride Smart, Stay Safe This School Year
- FOX5 Las Vegas: Person dies after fight near Las Vegas business, police say
- KTNV 13 Action News: Homicide investigation underway in southwest valley, police say
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