Las Vegas, NV (October 14, 2024) – Nevada State Police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred near Durango and the 215 Beltway on Saturday morning.
NSP officers responded to the scene just after 10 a.m. at the I-215 eastbound off-ramp at Durango in the northwest valley. The crash involved a passenger vehicle and a commercial food truck.
Authorities have confirmed that one person was pronounced dead at the scene. NSP has advised motorists to avoid the area while the investigation is ongoing.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as the investigation continues.
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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE
- The information in this article is based on initial reports from local authorities and may be subject to updates as investigations continue.
- The identities of those involved in the incident have not been released pending official confirmation and notification of next of kin.
- Further details about the accident, including toxicology results and potential charges, will be shared as they become available.
- Road closures and traffic updates related to the accident scene can be found by checking with local authorities or traffic monitoring services.
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