Police investigate fatal crash near Seven Magic Mountains

Las Vegas Review-Journal

1 year ago

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Police are investigating a fatal crash Sunday afternoon on Las Vegas Boulevard South in the desert near the Seven Magic Mountains artwork.

The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol tweeted that Las Vegas Boulevard at mile marker 12 was closed in both directions while police investigate.

#Fatal Las Vegas BLVD and MM 12. Las Vegas BLVD is closed in both directions while Troopers conduct their investigation. Please use IR15 and avoid the area. Thank you and drive safe. #NevadaStatePolice

— Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Southern Comm (@NVStatePolice_S) December 25, 2022

Police were advising drivers to use nearby Interstate 15 instead.

Seven Magic Mountains, with its seven towers of boulders painted in bright colors in the desert near Jean, is a popular destination for tourists and locals.

No other details were available.

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