A fatal crash shut down the intersection of North Las Vegas Boulevard and North Nellis Boulevard Saturday evening, forcing officials to close the busy roadway while investigators worked the scene. Police said the closure would remain in place for the duration of the investigation, leaving drivers in the northeast valley scrambling for other routes.
According to KSNV, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department responded just before 6:30 p.m. and was working a fatal accident in the area of North Las Vegas Boulevard and North Nellis Boulevard. The outlet reported that the intersection would be shut down during the investigation, with officials asking motorists to find alternate travel while the work continued.
Timeline of the Response
The crash was reported at 6:26 p.m. Saturday, per FOX5. That station's report confirms that a deadly crash closed the intersection, citing Las Vegas police, and notes that the investigation was ongoing as of Saturday night, with officers again advising drivers to seek an alternate route.
The closure affected a stretch of roadway in the northeast valley close to Nellis Air Force Base. 8 News Now also reported on the closure, describing it as a deadly crash that shut down a busy intersection in that part of town, according to 8 News Now.
What Remains Unclear
As of the most recent reporting, authorities had not released details on how many vehicles were involved, who was affected, or what caused the crash. It also was not immediately clear when the intersection reopened to traffic. Drivers in the area were urged to plan ahead and expect delays while the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continued its work at the scene.
