LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevada State Police said they are on scene of a fatal crash on the I-15 northbound, south of Cheyenne Avenue Tuesday afternoon.
Police reported the crash at 3:59 p.m.
Preliminary details provided by NSP says that upon officers' arrival, it was discovered that three vehicles were traveling northbound in the far-right lane. The first vehicle was a Nissan van, the second vehicle was also a white Nissan van and the third vehicle was a black Dodge van. The three were behind each other respectively.
"For reasons unknown, the first white can failed to decrease its speed, striking the rear of the second white van," police said. "The second van was then pushed forward, causing it's front to strike the rear of the third van."
The man driving the first van was transported to UMC in critical condition. According to police, he was pronounced deceased at UMC Trauma.
Police continued saying that the driver of the black van was a male adult that had a female passenger, both have reported non-life threatening injuries. The driver of the second white van was not transported, but sustained "moderate injuries."
"We currently have a hard closure on the two right travel lanes," police said. "Traffic can still get by on the left."
Drivers can expect delays in the area according to police.
KTNV will provide more information once available.
