LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A driver is dead after colliding with a stopped vehicle in the eastern Las Vegas valley on Tuesday evening.
Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department determined that the collision occurred around 7:35 p.m. on North Nellis Boulevard, north of the intersection with East Harris Avenue, between Washington and Bonanza. Police say evidence at the scene video indicated a 2022 Honda Accord came to a stop behind traffic on southbound Nellis Boulevard.
The collision occurred when a three-wheeled 2020 Polaris Slingshot approached the Honda from behind and failed to stop, striking the rear of the Honda and causing major damage to both vehicles.
The driver of the Polaris sustained mortal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene, while the driver of the Honda sustained minor injuries and did not show any indications of impairment.
Police say the driver of the Honda was transported by ambulance to UMC Trauma, where he was treated and later released.
"The Polaris driver’s death marked the 110th traffic-related fatality in the LVMPD’s jurisdiction," LVMPD stated in a release about the incident. "This case remains under investigation by the LVMPD Collision Investigation Section."
