A fatal accident occurred early this morning on the eastbound I-215 off-ramp to the northbound Airport Connector in Las Vegas, Nevada, claiming the life of an adult male. The crash, reported at around 3:13 a.m., involved a single vehicle that collided with a light pole.
News 3 LV
stated that the deceased was pronounced dead at the scene, though no further details regarding the identity of the individual or the cause of the crash have been released.
All lanes of the eastbound Airport Connector were promptly shut down to allow for an investigation by the Nevada State Police, which was expected to last several hours. As reported by
FOX5 Vegas
, travelers heading to the airport were advised to seek alternative routes such as Las Vegas Boulevard or Warm Springs. Despite the eastbound closure, westbound lanes on the 215 Airport Connector remained open to traffic.
Authorities, particularly the Nevada State Police, have yet to comment on potential factors leading up to the accident. However, the public was alerted to the road closure via social media, with the
@NVStatePolice
X account issuing a #TrafficAlert that advised drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
#TrafficAlert
I-215 eastbound Airport Connector (SR171), northbound off-ramp will be closed, due to a fatal crash. I-215 westbound SR171 is open to all traffic. Please use alternate routes and avoid area.
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