LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A fatal crash on northbound I-15 killed a motorcyclist on Friday night, according to the Nevada State Police.
At around 6:54 p.m., the Nevada State Police responded to a report of a crash. A motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene by medical crews.
Traffic Alert - Las Vegas, NV 1/9/2026 - 6:54 p.m.: The Nevada Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash on the I15 Northbound at Tropicana Avenue. The I15 is closed to all northbound traffic at Tropicana Avenue. This closure is expected for the next four to… pic.twitter.com/JFfsahlLMU
— Nevada State Police (@NVStatePolice) January 10, 2026
Their investigation revealed that a Suzuki motorcycle was traveling northbound on Interstate 15 when the rider failed to slow down and struck the back of a black Hyundai. The motorcyclist was ejected from his motorcycle and ended up in the street, where a semi-tractor struck him.
The motorcyclist, 27-year-old Roger Fernando Perez-Diaz, had succumbed to his injuries and died on scene.
According to the Nevada State Police, they have investigated five fatal crashes resulting in five fatalities.
