LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A fatal crash blocked all eastbound lanes at the intersection of Boulder Highway and Russell Road on Saturday evening, according to RTC.
Las Vegas Metro police have confirmed that the crash involved two vehicles, and at least one person has been pronounced deceased.
The intersection will be closed while the investigation is ongoing, and drivers are advised to find alternate routes.
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Crash on EB Russell Rd At Boulder Hwy
All lanes are blocked
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The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department released more information on this crash Sunday morning.
Police updated the number of vehicles affected from two vehicles to five.
Police said a Kia Soul entered the intersection of Boulder Highway and Russell Road southbound on a solid red signal. At the same time, a Kia Stinger entered the intersection on a green signal traveling westbound.
A collision occurred that caused both vehicles to get "redirected to the southwest" and hit other vehicles nearby.
Police said a 25-year-old man was driving the Kia Soul and was pronounced deceased on scene. The rest of the occupants in the Soul fled the scene.
"The Soul driver’s death marked the 54th traffic-related death in the LVMPD’s jurisdiction for 2023," police said. "This collision remains under investigation by the LVMPD Collision Investigation Section."
