LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A fatal crash between a motorcyclist and a car closed Boulder Highway in both directions and east and westbound travel lanes at the I-11 interchange Tuesday afternoon.
The Nevada Highway Patrol responded to a report of a crash around 1:53 p.m. near the northbound IR 11 at State Route 582 northbound off-ramp to IR11 north, under the overpass.
#TrafficAlert State Route 582 (Boulder Highway) is closed in both directions; both eastbound and westbound travel lanes at the I-11 interchange, due to a fatal crash. Please use alternate routes and avoid area. pic.twitter.com/IEcCeyuimW
— Nevada State Police (@NVStatePolice) February 3, 2026
A blue 2026 Yamaha YZF-R1 motorcycle was traveling north on Boulder Highway, approaching the intersection with the southbound off-ramp of I-11, according to State Police
Officials said. the rider failed to stop at a red light and entered the intersection, hitting the left side of a 2016 Nissan Altima sedan. The Yamaha overturned and the rider was ejected.
The motorcyclist, 23-year-old Maikol Antonio Mendez Simo, was pronounced dead at the scene.
This is a developing story.
