LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A Henderson man died after a motorcycle crash near Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area on Sunday afternoon.
A spokesperson for Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol told Channel 13 on Sunday that the crash was reported at 12:09 p.m. near the intersection of State Route 159 (Red Rock Canyon/Blue Diamond Road) and Arroyo Road.
NSP said 28-year-old Lance Steven Pangan Casuga was traveling west on State Route 159 "too fast for conditions while negotiating a curve."
According to authorities, the motorcycle traveled left into the eastbound lane before entering a desert area, where Casuga was ejected after the motorcycle overturned. NSP said Casuga was pronounced dead at the scene.
State police said its Southern Command has investigated 30 fatal crashes resulting in 33 deaths so far in 2026.
