LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — One person is dead following a crash near UNLV on Monday. While investigating the crash, the following road closures went into effect:
- Eastbound and westbound Flamingo Road shut down
- Cambridge through Palos Verdes University Center is Closed
- Police ask drivers to avoid the above areas
THIS DOESN’T NEED TO HAPPEN!
— LVMPD (@LVMPD) February 27, 2024
The 31st traffic fatality in our jurisdiction occurred at E. Flamingo Rd & University Center, involving a motorcycle and taxi cab. Investigators believe the motorcycle rider ran a red light! Remember, safety starts with each one of us! pic.twitter.com/3uYGxurlrv
A motorcycle and a car crashed into each other at the intersection of University Center Drive and Flamingo Road at about 11:22 a.m. on February 26. The death is the 31st on Las Vegas roads so far this year.
Just yesterday, a 20-year-old motorcyclist died after crashing into sidewalk on North Maryland Parkway. His marked the 30th traffic-related death in LVMPD's jurisdiction in 2024.
