40°F
weather icon Clear

Las Vegas man killed in explosion near Nellis Air Force Base identified

A man killed in an explosion near Nellis Air Force Base Friday morning has been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Gregory Kent Wong, 51, from Las Vegas, was an employee of Nevada Truck and Trailer Repair, where the explosion and fire happened.

Wong died from blunt force trauma to the head and other contributing causes, including explosive fire injury and first- and second- degree burns to 80 percent of his body.

The death was ruled accidental.

Contact Rochel Leah Goldblatt at rgoldblatt@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.

MOST READ
Don't miss the big stories. Like us on Facebook.
THE LATEST
Grateful Dead musician dies at 78

In a statement shared by Chloe Weir, the family confirmed that the legendary musician “transitioned peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after courageously beating cancer as only Bobby could.”

How the US could take over Greenland and the potential challenges

U.S. President Donald Trump wants to own Greenland. He has repeatedly said the United States must take control of the strategically located and mineral-rich island, which is a semiautonomous region that’s part of NATO ally Denmark.

MORE STORIES