LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — UPDATE 6:21 p.m.: State Route 159 is now open in both directions.
Nevada State Highway Patrol has told Channel 13 of a fatal crash at State Route 159, known as the Red Rock Nevada Scenic Byway, and mile marker 9.
Police received a report of a crash at around 2:29 p.m. The crash involved one motorcyclist, who has been pronounced dead.
Roads will be closed in both directions of State Route 159 at mile marker 9 for an undetermined amount of time.
The road travels east from Interstate 215/Charleston and ends west at State Route 160 (Blue Diamond).
