The following is a roundup of breaking news from around the Las Vegas valley.
7:53 P.M.
Las Vegas police are investigating after a man's body was found at a vacant home on Brady Avenue, near Eastern and Washington avenues, around 2:40 p.m., police say. Officers believe it is a homicide. The cause of death is unknown at this time.
INTERACTIVE MAP: Murders in Las Vegas valley for 2019
1:53 P.M.
Nevada Highway Patrol is on scene of a single-vehicle crash near I-15 and Las Vegas Boulevard. NHP says a women was in the vehicle and she is conscious and talking. The cause of the crash is unknown at this time.
10:59 A.M.
Clark County Fire Department on scene of "aircraft emergency" at McCarran International Airport. Spokesperson for airport says a Learjet aborted on takeoff. 4 people evacuated from plane. No injuries reported. No other information available at this time.
8:50 A.M.
Nevada Highway patrol says that I-15 should be completely open soon. They also say that the woman who died was 27 years old. 3 other drivers were taken to a local hospital. READ FULL STORY.
#FASTALERT UPDATE: 14-Nov-2019 08:55 am,
— RTC Southern Nevada (@RTCSNV) November 14, 2019
Crash-incident on I-15 Northbound after Lake Mead Blvd,
ALL LANES NOW OPEN.
15 N @ Lake Mead: Freeway starting to open up. Should be open to traffic in a few minutes. https://t.co/mFLyoDEtMo pic.twitter.com/2fM691jK5t
— Nina Porciuncula (@NinaReports) November 14, 2019
7:41 A.M.
North Las Vegas Fire Department is on the scene of a fire at 1001 E. Carey Ave. near Donna Street.
We’re still keeping an eye on that fatal crash shutting down the freeway 15nb/lake mead but it looks like there’s a fire nearby as well. @KTNV just saw thick black smoke coming from the east side of the 15 where we’re at pic.twitter.com/Xe9S5Z0YOv
— Nina Porciuncula (@NinaReports) November 14, 2019
6 A.M.
Nevada Highway patrol says the wrong-way driver, who they believe was impaired, is dead and 2 other people have been transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
It all Started on 15 & Cheyenne. Another driver swerved to avoid her and hit the wall.
— Nina Porciuncula (@NinaReports) November 14, 2019
The wrong way driver continued heading south on the nb lanes of the 15 and hit a vehicle head on. And That caused another crash.
4:45 A.M.
2 crashes on I-15 north near Lake Mead Parkway and Cheyenne Avenue have resulted in the northbound lanes being closed. At least 1 person has died. Major delays expected.
#breaking I-15 NB/Lake Mead, Fatal Crash involving wrong way driver. 1 confirmed deceased, I-15 NB is closed, all vehicles must exit off at Lake Mead. This will impact the morning commute, expect major delays in the area. PIO enroute. #drivesafenv #buckleup #drivesover #nhpsocomm
— NHP Southern Command (@NHPSouthernComm) November 14, 2019
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