Fatal Crash in Southwest Las Vegas Claims One Life, Injures Another

LAS VEGAS – One person is dead, and another was hospitalized after a crash in the southwest Las Vegas valley on Sunday evening.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), the crash occurred around 7:15 p.m. near the intersection of Spring Valley Parkway and Rainbow Boulevard, close to Tropicana Avenue.

Responding officers found two individuals in need of medical attention and transported them to a local hospital. Unfortunately, one of the individuals succumbed to their injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. The other person’s condition is reported to be “serious but not life-threatening,” LVMPD stated.

The cause of the crash remains under investigation by LVMPD’s Traffic Investigation Section. Further details regarding the incident are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.

Please note that this is an ongoing story, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Credits: 8 News Now