A late-night off-road ride near Apex turned fatal Thursday when a Can-Am side-by-side veered off Clark Petersen Boulevard, slammed into a concrete barrier and sent its driver flying. The North Las Vegas man was rushed to University Medical Center’s trauma unit, where he was pronounced dead. His passenger walked away with only minor injuries.
The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 5. A 2018 Can-Am Maverick X3 was heading south on Clark Petersen Boulevard when it left the roadway, hit a concrete barrier and came to rest in the desert terrain east of the road, according to 8 News Now (KLAS). The passenger was identified as 53-year-old Greg Long of Mesa, Arizona, who was treated on scene for minor injuries.
Investigation and classification
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department said in a news release that the case went through review at both the state and federal levels before officials formally ruled it a traffic fatality. Metro reported that the driver’s death is now counted as the 30th traffic-related fatality in its jurisdiction for 2026. The collision remains under investigation.
Victim and vehicle details
Authorities and local reporting identified the driver as 47-year-old Michael Montague of North Las Vegas. He was declared dead at University Medical Center’s trauma unit, according to 8 News Now. The off-road vehicle involved was a 2018 Can-Am Maverick X3. Investigators have not released any public findings on speed, possible impairment or the machine’s mechanical condition.
What officials are asking
Metro police are asking anyone with information or dash-cam video from the area to contact the department’s Collision Investigation Section, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. No criminal charges have been announced, and officials noted that the case classification could change if new evidence turns up.
Next steps
Investigators have not yet released a probable cause for the crash and say additional details will come out as the probe moves forward. The final findings, along with the official classification, could determine whether any criminal charges are ultimately pursued.
