A fatal rollover crash on a highway just outside of Las Vegas claimed the life of a woman earlier today. The Nevada State Police are currently conducting an investigation into the incident that occurred near the Nevada-California state line. According to FOX5 Vegas, the accident happened on northbound I-11 near mile marker 35, located north of Searchlight, Nevada, at approximately 12:53 a.m.
The crash involved only a solitary vehicle and the female driver was found deceased at the site. News3LV reports that Trooper Shawn Haggstrom with Nevada State Police stated all lanes of northbound U.S. 95 are closed as a result of the crash. The duration of the closure remains uncertain as authorities handle the aftermath and investigation of the tragedy.
For motorists seeking to travel north from the area, Nevada State Police suggest an alternative route. Drivers are advised to take State Route 164, known as Joshua Tree Highway, to Nipton Road as a detour around the closed section of the highway.
The state police have not released any further information regarding the identity of the woman or the specific cause of the crash at this time. Updates will be provided as more details are available from law enforcement.
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