LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada State Police are investigating a fatal crash that left a motorcyclist dead at the intersection of Blue Diamond Road over I-15 on Friday morning.
A hard closure is currently in place on all eastbound lanes along Blue Diamond over the I-15, as well as the nearby north and southbound I-15 ramps.
Officers responded to the scene after receiving reports of a fatal collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV at approximately 12:40 a.m.
Police determined that a Harley Davidson motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Blue Diamond and failed to yield to the red traffic signal at the intersection. As the motorcycle continued in its travel lane, a Subaru SUV entered the intersection and made contact with the motorcycle.
The rider of the motorcycle — who has only been identified as an adult male — succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The driver of the Subaru — also a male adult — was transported to University Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries.
Police say they do not suspect impairment was a factor at this time. Police also say the closures on Blue Diamond are anticipated to be in place for 3-4 hours.
