Motorcycle driver killed in crash Wednesday, Las Vegas police say

Police investigate a fatal motorcycle crash Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, on Washington Avenue near Rancho Drive in Las Vegas. (RTC FASTCam)

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By Bryan Horwath

/ Las Vegas Review-Journal

January 28, 2026 - 10:08 pm

Updated January 29, 2026 - 6:24 am

A motorcycle driver died Wednesday night after a crash in west Las Vegas, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The motorcyclist, a 20-year-old man, was westbound at a high rate of speed on Washington Avenue near Rancho Drive just after 8 p.m. when he hit a car that was attempting to turn into a private driveway, Metro Lt. Charles Jenkins said in a text message.

Las Vegas police said later in a news release that the motorcycle was stolen.

The motorcycle driver, whose identity had not been released as of Wednesday night, died at a local hospital, Jenkins said.

Washington Avenue was set to be closed into the early morning hours Thursday from Rancho to Oasis Drive, Jenkins said.

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