Las Vegas Crash Involving Semi On Interstate 15 Leaves 2 Dead: Reports

Las Vegas NV

26 April, 2022

10:51 AM

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LAS VEGAS, NV — Two people died in a crash involving a tractor-trailer on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas, according to reports. The crash happened around 12:05 a.m. near Silverado Ranch Boulevard, according to reports. The southbound lanes were closed for more than five hours and traffic was diverted, KLAS reported. A Honda was recklessly speeding on the interstate when it smashed into the back of the tractor-trailer, Nevada Highway Patrol troopers said. A passenger who was in the Honda was not wearing a seatbelt and was thrown from the car, KSNV reported. He died at the scene. The driver of the Honda died at a hospital. Troopers believe he was impaired at the time of the crash.