Motorcyclist killed in crash at intersection, police say

By CAITLYN BELCHERLAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

December 14, 2012 - 4:24 pm

A motorcyclist was killed in an accident Friday afternoon at the intersection of Durango Drive and Russell Road, according to Las Vegas police.

Police responded around 3:30 p.m. to accident between a motorcycle and a black SUV.

The motorcyclist was transported to the University Medical Center and pronounced dead.

The driver of the SUV was transported to a hospital in unknown condition.

Contact reporter Caitlyn Belcher at cbelcher@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0264.

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