Here’s what police and troopers are reporting across Southern Nevada as of about 10 a.m. Pacific on Wednesday, Oct. 28.
Dump truck overturns at Hollywood and Centennial in North Las Vegas
A Toyota Corolla and a Peterbilt dump truck collided around 6:49 a.m. Wednesday at North Hollywood Boulevard and East Centennial Parkway in North Las Vegas, police said. The dump truck rolled onto its side and blocked the intersection, and one person was taken to UMC; police said the extent of their injuries was unclear. Crews worked to clear the roadway and the investigation is ongoing. (FOX5)
Driver tip: North Las Vegas police asked drivers to avoid the area. If you’re running the northeast valley this morning, use Losee Road or Pecos Road and check your app for lingering cleanup near Centennial.
Person shot at gas station near Lake Mead and Rancho
Las Vegas Metro police are investigating a shooting just before midnight Tuesday at a gas station near Lake Mead Boulevard and Rancho Drive in the north part of the city. One person was found shot; their condition has not been released, and the suspect remains at large, according to the report. (KTNV)
Anyone with information can contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.
Driver killed in fiery rollover near US 95 and SR 160 in Nye County
A pickup truck left the road and rolled into the desert near US 95 and State Route 160 shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, then caught fire, the Nevada Highway Patrol said. The driver died at the scene and has not been identified. Troopers said there were no road closures because the crash happened off the roadway. (FOX5)
Driver tip: With 10 pedestrian deaths in the valley so far in October, officials launched the #Dusk2Dawn safety campaign this week. Slow down after dark, especially on Flamingo Road (FOX5).