HENDERSON (KTNV) — One person is dead and two others were hospitalized following a collision in Henderson on Wednesday.
According to the Henderson Police Department, on Wednesday at approximately 8:20 p.m., Henderson Police and Fire were dispatched to a three-car collision near South Valle Verde Drive and Clear Water Canyon Drive.
Preliminary investigation revealed a silver Honda passenger vehicle and a black Ford pickup were traveling northbound on South Valle Verde Drive, approaching Clearwater Canyon Drive. The Honda passed the Ford in the first travel lane and a collision occurred in the second travel lane.
The first collision caused the Ford to drive into the southbound travel lanes and caused a second collision with a gray Hyundai SUV, in which the driver of the Ford was partially ejected from the vehicle. Police say the 54-year-old male driver of the Ford ultimately succumbed to his injuries received in the collision.
Police say impairment was not considered a factor in this incident, but the speed and reckless driving are.
Traffic at the intersection was reportedly closed for 4 hours, while the investigation was conducted.
The collision is being investigated as the eighth accident-related fatality in Henderson for 2022.
This story is developing, check back later for updates.
