Two Killed in North Las Vegas High-Speed Crash, Impairment Suspected

LAS VEGAS – Two people died and two others were hospitalized following a high-speed crash in North Las Vegas early Sunday morning. The incident occurred at approximately 1:05 a.m. At the intersection of Lone Mountain Road and Clayton Street, according to the North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD).

Details of the Crash

Preliminary investigations indicate a 2016 Honda HR-V was traveling eastbound on Lone Mountain Road at a high rate of speed when it disregarded a red traffic signal and collided with a 2005 Ford Expedition traveling northbound on Clayton Street. FOX5 Vegas and KSNV reported on the incident.

The force of the impact caused both vehicles to spin through the intersection, leaving the roadway and striking a power pole and a wall.

Victims Identified

A 38-year-aged woman, a passenger in one of the vehicles, was pronounced dead at the scene. A 53-year-old man, who was driving one of the vehicles, was transported to University Medical Center (UMC) in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. Two other occupants were also taken to UMC with injuries and are expected to recover.

The Clark County Coroner’s Office will release the identities of the deceased, as well as the official cause and manner of death, at a later time.

Impairment Suspected

Impairment is suspected to be a contributing factor in the crash. Investigators have obtained a search warrant for blood samples from the driver of the Honda HR-V. Hoodline reports that this is part of the ongoing investigation.

Investigation Ongoing

The NLVPD Major Collision Investigation Unit is handling the investigation. Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers of Nevada at 702-385-5555 or the NLVPD directly at 702-633-9111. Tips can also be submitted online at crimestoppersofnv.com.