Two serious crashes late Monday night, Nov. 2, are affecting drivers in the north valley. Here is what police and troopers have released so far as of about midnight Pacific time Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Deadly crash shuts I-15 between the 215 and Lamb Boulevard
Nevada State Police Highway Patrol troopers are investigating a fatal crash on southbound Interstate 15 near Lamb Boulevard in North Las Vegas. Troopers have been on scene since about 10:45 p.m. Monday, according to the agency’s website. An RTC traffic alert said all northbound and southbound lanes of I-15 were closed between the 215 Northern Beltway and Lamb Boulevard. No details about the people involved or the cause have been released, and no reopening time has been given. (FOX5)
Driver tip: Avoid I-15 between the 215 and Lamb overnight. Las Vegas Boulevard North and the 215 Beltway to U.S. 95 are the main alternates; check RTC/NDOT alerts before heading to or from Apex, Moapa or Mesquite.
Motorcyclist seriously hurt at Jones Boulevard and Elton Avenue
A motorcycle rider suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries in a crash with a car at Jones Boulevard and Elton Avenue, near I-11 in northwest Las Vegas, police said. First responders were sent just before 10 p.m. Monday, and travel lanes at the intersection were temporarily closed while Las Vegas Metropolitan Police officers investigated and tow trucks cleared the vehicles. Police have not released a cause. (FOX5)
Driver tip: Expect lingering delays near Jones and Elton; use Rancho Drive or Decatur Boulevard if the intersection is still blocked.
Both stories are developing. Vegas Daily Wire will update this post as officials release more information.
Update, 8 a.m. Nov. 3: The person killed in the I-15 crash near Lamb Boulevard was a pedestrian, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. Nevada State Police have not released further details.