Here is the latest from Tuesday night, Oct. 20, in the northwest valley (update posted Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, Pacific time).
Two crashes on southbound I-11 at Craig Road
Nevada State Police said the first crash happened at 6:36 p.m. Tuesday on southbound I-11 near Craig Road and involved a semi-trailer and a compact car. No injuries were reported in that crash, and one person was taken into custody on reckless driving charges, police said.
While troopers were working that scene, a second crash happened at 7:49 p.m. A car approaching the area hit a pedestrian, who was taken to UMC Trauma with injuries police described as substantial but not life-threatening. That driver was arrested; charges had not been confirmed. (Sources: FOX5 Las Vegas, KTNV 13 Action News)
Closures
As of 8:34 p.m. Tuesday, the RTC said all southbound lanes of I-11 were closed from the 215 Beltway to Craig Road. News reports did not give a reopening time.
Driver tip: If you are heading south from the northwest valley or Kyle Canyon, check RTC and NDOT traffic alerts before you leave, and plan on Decatur Boulevard or Rancho Drive if the freeway is slow. When you pass a crash scene, slow down and move over for troopers and tow crews.
Update, 2 p.m. Wednesday: Nevada State Police said the person hit in the second crash was a Freeway Service Patrol operator who was outside their vehicle helping troopers at the first crash. The operator was taken to a hospital with injuries police called non-life-threatening, and the sedan driver was arrested at the scene; no charges had been announced. (News 3 Las Vegas)
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