LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The RTC has shared information regarding a traffic incident in Spring Valley.
According to the RTC, a crash has shut down westbound Tropicana Avenue at Grand Canyon Drive.
We reached out to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) to learn more about about this event.
Metro shared that a Salvation Army bus was stolen near 211 West Judson Avenue around 6:30 p.m. this evening. At the time of the theft, police said a passenger was believed to be onboard, prompting a police pursuit from the North Las Vegas Police Department.
During the pursuit, LVMPD said "the bus traveled through portions of the valley during which the vehicle was driven recklessly and sustained tire failures." It ended when police confirmed that there were no passengers on the bus.
LVMPD's Air Unit tracked the bus until it ran a red light at Tropicana Avenue and Grand Canyon Drive, where it collided with motorcyclist. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead on the scene, Metro said.
Following the crash, the suspect attempted to flee on foot before LVMPD and NLVPD took them into custody.
Police shared that the intersection of Grand Canyon Drive and Tropicana Avenue remains closed at this time. Avoid the area, and use alternate routes.
This is a developing story.
