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Deadly crash reported near Sahara, Valley View

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Police are investigating a deadly crash.

It was reported on Friday morning near Sahara Avenue and Valley View Boulevard.

Evidence at the scene and a witness statement say Dodge was traveling south on South Valley View Boulevard in the left turn lane.
 
A Hyundai was traveling north on South Valley View Boulevard and crossed into the opposing southbound lanes of travel.
 
The left front of the Hyundai struck the left front of the Dodge resulting in moderate damage. The 52-year-old driver of the Hyundai was unresponsive and transported to Valley Hospital where he was pronounced dead. 
 
The possibility exists that the deceased experienced a medical episode prior to the crash.
 
The death will not be counted as a traffic related fatality unless the Clark County Office of the Coroner determines the cause and manner of death was due to the collision. 
 
The 31-year-old driver of the Dodge was uninjured and did not display any signs of impairment.
 
The collision remains under investigation by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's Collision Investigation Section.