Las Vegas, NV – Motorcyclist Killed in Crash at Rappahannock St. & Hacienda Ave.
Las Vegas, Nevada (May 5, 2019) – LVPD are investigating a crash that occurred late Sunday morning involving a motorcycle and a motor vehicle. The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m.
The crash took place at the intersection of Rappahannock Street and Hacienda Avenue, east of Nellis Boulevard. Sources are reporting that the accident did result in at least one fatality.
According to sources, a female was driving a car and turning right on Hacienda Avenue when the motorcycle hit her. The driver of the car said she did not see the motorcyclist.
The motorcyclist was transported by officials to the Sunrise Trauma Center where they were pronounced dead.
Our sincerest condolences are with the family of the deceased during this difficult time.
Multi-Vehicle Crashes in Nevada
There were over 1,300 individuals killed in accidents in the state of Nevada from 2010 to 2014. Accidents that result in a fatality are more common when there is a motorcycle involved. The lack of surrounding protection along with the high performance of these machines leads to a higher risk of incidence when on the road.
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