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63-year-old dies while driving moped near Craig and Nellis

October 6, 2010 - 7:24 am

A 63-year-old man killed Wednesday morning in an accident near Craig Road and Nellis Boulevard was identified by the Clark County coroner's office as William Eisnach of Las Vegas.

Las Vegas police said the accident happened about 7:20 a.m.

Eisnach, on an moped, was turning left into a private residence when he was struck by a 50-year-old woman driving a 2006 Nissan Maxima.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0283.

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