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Motorcyclist Fatality Marks 69th Traffic-Related Death in Las Vegas This Year

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Published on May 22, 2025
Motorcyclist Fatality Marks 69th Traffic-Related Death in Las Vegas This YearSource: Google Street View

A motorcyclist died in a traffic accident in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning. According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, this is the 69th traffic-related death in the area in 2025. 

The fatal crash happened at about 4:14 a.m. on N. Walnut Road, just south of E. Lazy Skies Lane. A 2022 DongFang DF50 SST motorcycle moved to the right, hit the curb, and the 33-year-old rider was ejected into a streetlight pole. The rider was pronounced dead at the scene, as reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department urges drivers and riders to stay cautious and alert on city roads. The department’s Collision Investigation Section is currently investigating the crash. The identity of the motorcyclist has not been disclosed.