LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A motorcyclist has died after falling from their motorcycle into the path of an oncoming vehicle at the intersection of West Russell Road and South Buffalo Drive on Tuesday afternoon.
Around 4 p.m., Las Vegas Metro police responded to the collision in Spring Valley and immediately located the motorcyclist, who medical personnel determined was beyond saving and declared deceased at the scene.
Police say witness statements, evidence and surveillance footage from the scene showed a 2017 GMC Acadia traveling east on West Russell Road, approaching the intersection of South Buffalo Drive from the left turn lane. Simultaneously, a 2005 Honda CBR 600 motorcycle and a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria were approaching S. Buffalo Drive from the left and right westbound travel lanes on West Russell Road, respectively.
The collision occurred when the GMC approached the intersection and began turning left onto Buffalo while the Honda and Ford entered the intersection continuing straight. The Honda toppled over, separating the rider from the motorcycle. The rider and Honda were then hit by the GMC. The Ford was also hit by the GMC.
There was no indication of intoxication, and the drivers of the GMC and Ford stayed at the scene of the crash.
Per a release, the rider's death marks the 132nd traffic-related fatality in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Departments Jurisdiction for the year 2022. The investigation is ongoing.
