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By Ricardo Torres Las Vegas Review-Journal

November 1, 2015 - 10:33 pm

Metro is investigating a fatal crash involving a motorcycle and a semitrailer on Las Vegas Boulevard near Mandalay Bay on Sunday night.

It wasn't immediately clear what happened but one person died and Las Vegas Boulevard south lanes were shut down while detectives investigate, Metro Lt. Tom Melton said.

First responders were about 9:15 p.m. near the intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Four Seasons Drive, Melton said.

Further information on the crash or the person killed wasn't available Sunday night.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Ricardo Torres at rtorres@reviewjournal.com and 702-383-0381. Find him on Twitter: @rickytwrites.

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