LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — One person is dead and another is in the hospital after a motorcycle crash Wednesday evening.
The crash happened in the area of Rainbow Boulevard and Sterling Springs Parkway.
Las Vegas Metro police said dispatch received a crash report at 5:45 p.m. and they responded around 5:56 p.m.
During a press briefing, police said the driver of the motorcycle and a passenger were both ejected after colliding with another vehicle.
Medical personnel responded and pronounced the driver of the motorcyclist deceased at the scene. The passenger was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
Police said the driver of the vehicle remained on scene and impairment is not a factor. The driver has minor injuries but was not transported to an area hospital.
A third vehicle was involved after police said motorcycle debris struck its undercarriage. That driver also remained on scene, and impairment was not involved.
Police said the speed of the motorcycle was a likely factor in this collision. They are reminding drivers to reduce their speed and pay attention on roadways.
This is an ongoing investigation.
Watch the full press briefing here
