LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a motorcycle and SUV at the intersection of Sunset and Fort Apache roads in the southwest valley.
The crash was reported shortly after 3:30 a.m. Las Vegas Metropolitan police said the motorcyclist, a 36-year-old man, died at the scene.
8 News Now Traffic Anchor Nate Tannenbaum advises drivers to use the alternate routes shown on the map. (KLAS)
According to a release, a Chevrolet SUV was driving north on Fort Apache Road approaching Sunset on a green traffic signal. A Harley Davidson Nighster was driving west on Sunset toward Fort Apache on a red light.
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Police said the motorcyclist failed to obey the red light and entered the intersection at a high speed. The motorcycle hit the right side of the SUV and was ejected from the motorcycle.
Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the man dead at the scene.
The driver of the SUV remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation. He did not show signs of impairment, police said.
Police have closed the intersection to traffic. Drivers looking for alternate routes can use Russell Road or Warm Springs Road for east and west travel. Drivers can use Hualapi Way or Durango Drive for north and south travel.
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The motorcyclist’s death marked the 30th traffic-related fatality in the LVMPD’s jurisdiction in 2025.
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