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California man identified as victim in fatal hit-and-run in Summerlin

By David Wilson / Las Vegas Review-Journal

March 9, 2023 - 7:27 pm

Two crashes on the 215 Beltway in the northwest valley Thursday night sent multiple people to the hospital.

At around 5:20 p.m. a total of six vehicles were involved in two separate crashes on northbound 215 Beltway, north of West Lake Mead Boulevard, according to Nevada Highway Patrol spokeswoman Ashlee Wellman.

She said in one of the crashes, five people were taken to the hospital and were in stable condition.

Wellman said the crashes were caused by drivers not stopping in time to traffic slowing down ahead of them.

Contact David Wilson at dwilson@reviewjournal.com. Follow @davidwilson_RJ on Twitter.

Motorcycle crash on U.S. 95 leaves man dead

By Taylor Lane / RJ

May 5, 2024 - 7:09 am

Southbound lanes on U.S. Highway 95 between the Charleston Boulevard and Boulder Highway exits were closed early Sunday morning for several hours due to a crash.

Man dies after being hit by car while crossing the street

By Taylor Lane / RJ

May 4, 2024 - 7:14 am

A pedestrian was killed Friday evening in the east valley while crossing the street outside of a marked crosswalk.

California pedestrian struck, killed near Boulder City, police say

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 3, 2024 - 6:29 pm

The GMC driver stayed on scene for investigating Nevada Highway Patrol officers.

California man identified as victim in fatal hit-and-run in Summerlin

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 3, 2024 - 3:55 pm

A 35-year-old resident of Alpine, California, died at the scene, according to the Nevada State Police. The driver of the suspect vehicle remains outstanding.

Bicycle race to cause Sunday road closures near Summerlin, Red Rock

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 3, 2024 - 7:39 pm

Drivers around the Summerlin and Red Rock Canyon areas should brace for road closures this weekend tied to the L’Etape Las Vegas by Tour de France bicycle race.

DMV upgrade could cost Nevada extra $300M amid rollout woes

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 3, 2024 - 7:32 pm

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles’ modernization of its computer system could take longer than anticipated and cost the state more than $300 million in additional funding.

Here’s who will build the trains for Brightline’s Vegas-to-LA rail line

By Mick Akers / RJ

May 1, 2024 - 6:40 pm

The trains, designed to go up to 220 mph, will be able to take Brightline West passengers between Las Vegas and Southern California in less than two hours.

Moped driver loses control, dies in northeast valley crash

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 30, 2024 - 12:58 pm

The crash occurred shortly before 7 p.m. near Nellis Boulevard and Sandra Road, Las Vegas police said.

‘Impairment and speed’: Nevada traffic deaths up nearly 40% from 2023

By Mick Akers / RJ

April 29, 2024 - 11:35 am

Nevada roads are deadlier this year, with nearly 40 percent more fatal crashes through March than during the same period in 2023. And the situation is worse on Clark County roads.

Motorcyclist critically injured in collision with minivan

By Ashanti Johnson / RJ

April 28, 2024 - 11:39 pm

A Toyota minivan and a Yamaha collided at about 10:48 a.m. near South Eastern and East Wigwam Avenue, according to a Metropolitan Police Department release.