Crash involving motorcyclist shuts down Flamingo in both directions, RTC says

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A crash on eastbound Flamingo Road at Sandhill Road on Friday morning has closed down both directions of Flamingo.

RTC of Southen Nevada has reported that the road will be closed down from Pearl Street to Brookview Way while an investigation is conducted by Las Vegas police.

On Friday, at approximately 4:35 a.m., a critical injury, hit and run traffic collision occurred on East Flamingo Road, west of the intersection with South Sandhill Road.

Surveillance video, witness statements, and roadway evidence indicated that a recovered stolen 2017 Honda CR-V driven by an unknown person was eastbound on E. Flamingo Rd. in the rightmost of three through travel lanes, west of the intersection with S. Sandhill Rd.

A 2018 Kawasaki Motorcycle ridden by Bailey Smith was eastbound on E. Flamingo in the leftmost of three through travel lanes, west of the Honda. A collision occurred when the Honda attempted a lane change toward the left turn lane of E. Flamingo Rd. at S. Sandhill Rd. The front of the Kawasaki collided with the left rear of the Honda. The rider was ejected from the motorcycle and came to rest on the road.

Emergency Medical Services responded to the scene and transported the rider to the Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center Trauma Unit, where he remains in critical condition.

Drivers are advised to stay out of the area if possible and to expect delays along that route.

Anyone with information regarding the collision is urged to call the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section at (702) 828-3060. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555, visit www.crimestoppersofNV.com, or use the mobile app “P3”. Message and data rates may apply. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers may result in a cash reward.