Scanner Reports: Woman, 72, Dies in Crash at Mountain Vista and Rawhide (Updated)

Here is the latest from Las Vegas police activity as of about 1 a.m. Pacific time on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026.

Deadly two-vehicle crash at Mountain Vista Street and Rawhide

One person died in a crash Monday night at Mountain Vista Street and Rawhide in the southeast Las Vegas valley, Las Vegas Metropolitan Police said. Officers were called to the intersection at about 9:10 p.m., and news reports say two vehicles were involved. Police have not released details about the person who died or what led to the crash, and the investigation is ongoing.

The intersection was shut down while investigators processed the scene, and police urged drivers to use other routes. Sources: FOX5 Las Vegas, News 3 Las Vegas.

Driver tip: If you are heading through the southeast valley overnight, avoid the Mountain Vista and Rawhide intersection until police reopen it, and plan an alternate route; check FOX5 or RTC traffic maps before picking up in the area.

This is a developing story. We will add updates here as police release more information.

Update, 6:25 a.m. Tuesday: Police said a Mitsubishi Outlander was turning left from Mountain Vista onto Rawhide when a southbound Toyota Solara struck its passenger side; the Mitsubishi then hit a curb and rolled onto its side. A 72-year-old Las Vegas woman riding in the Mitsubishi died at the scene, and both drivers were taken to UMC with moderate injuries. Police said they do not suspect impairment, and the investigation continues. Source: News 3 Las Vegas.

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