LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a car in the east valley on Monday night.
Las Vegas Metro police responded to the collision on Owens Avenue, west of the intersection with Lamont Street, at approximately 9:38 p.m. Evidence at the scene indicated a 2013 Yamaha YZR – R6 was traveling westbound on Owens Avenue in the center of two westbound travel lanes at a high rate of speed, while a 2014 Nissan Altima exited a private drive on Owens Avenue, intending to turn left.
Police say the collision occurred when the Nissan crossed the Yamaha's path, which struck the left side of the Nissan. Police say the collision caused "catastrophic damage" to the Yamaha and "major damage" to the Nissan.
Medical personnel determined that the motorcyclist sustained mortal injuries, but was eventually pronounced deceased at the scene.
"The fire department was doing chest compressions, but the motorcyclist died," police said.
The driver of the Nissan was transported to UMC Trauma with "substantial injuries." Police also say the driver exhibited clues of impairment and was booked for DUI-related charges.
The three other occupants of the Nissan claimed they sustained minor injuries in the collision but declined medical attention at the scene.
The motorcyclist’s death marked the 73rd traffic-related death in the LVMPD’s jurisdiction for the year 2023.
