UPDATE | May 23, 11:33 a.m.
We're learning more from Metro police about a fatal collision that happened on Boulder Highway at Desert Horizons Drive on May 22.
According to police, the crash took place around 11:33 a.m., and involved a Hyundai Elantra and a Chrysler Pacifica.
Through evidence, surveillance footage and witness statements, it was determined that the Elantra was driving at a high rate of speed while the Pacifica was stopped at a stop sign waiting to turn left.
As the Pacifica began to make the turn, the Elantra hit the driver's side, killing the Pacifica's driver, identified by the coroner's office as 55-year-old Jeffrey Buchbaum, and seriously injuring the passenger.
The Elantra driver also sustained critical injuries. Both injured people were taken to a nearby hospital.
Police do not suspect impairment at this time, and have shared that the Elantra's driver was "booked via absentia for reckless driving-related charges."
This investigation is still ongoing.
The Clark County Education Association said Buchbaum was a special education teacher and taught at various schools in the Clark County School District for over 22 years.
"If you were lucky enough to know Jeff, you know that he was a passionate teacher, a proud union member, a good friend, an extremely loving father and husband, a doting grandparent, a son dedicated to his mother and someone you could always count on," CCEA said in a Facebook post. "With a smile, Jeff always made time to ask how you are doing, volunteer in any way or simply for a friendly conversation. His legacy will live on through his beautiful children."
"CCSD is saddened to hear of his passing and extends our condolences to his family, as well as the many students and educators impacted by his legacy," the district said in a statement provided to Channel 13.
If you would like to support Buchbaum's family at this time, you can do so through the following GoFundMe link by clicking here.
ORIGINAL STORY
One person is dead and two others are hospitalized after a two-vehicle crash Friday on Boulder Highway, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Police say the collision happened near Emerald Avenue, where one person was pronounced dead on the scene and two others suffered life-threatening injuries.
LVMPD asks the public to avoid the area as it conducts its investigation.
According to RTC, all lanes are blocked. Police say road closures are expected for the next several hours.
