24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed, Two Injured in Northwest Las Vegas Crash Near Rainbow and Cheyenne

A motorcycle crash in northwest Las Vegas yesterday evening, just before 6 p.m. resulted in the death of a 24-year-old rider and injuries to two others. The crash, near the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Sterling Springs, involved a collision with a Toyota Corolla, throwing the motorcyclist and a 31-year-old female passenger from the bike, according to a

FOX5 Vegas report

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The motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, while the passenger was hospitalized with serious injuries. The accident also involved a third vehicle which was struck by debris from the crash, as reported by

8 News Now

.

As of last night, the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was still investigating the crash scene. The collision reportedly occurred when the motorcycle, traveling northbound at a high speed on Rainbow, struck the passenger side of the Corolla as the latter was making a left turn. The driver of the Corolla, who suffered minor injuries, and the driver of the third vehicle, both remained at the scene following the unfortunate event.

Authorities are sending out a reminder to the public about the importance of safety on the roads. “All it takes is slowing down, and paying attention whether you are driving a vehicle or riding a motorcycle, walking,” Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Lt. Cody Fulwiler said, according to a statement obtained by

8 News Now

. This incident marks the 139th fatality within Metro’s jurisdiction for the year 2024.

The Las Vegas Metro Police are urging increased caution and lower speeds on roads ahead of the holiday season, when travel typically increases traffic accidents. A representative from the LVMPD remarked, “This is another life that will not be at the dinner table this holiday season,” in the

FOX 5 Vegas report

.

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