LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Drivers in the southern Las Vegas valley are being asked to avoid the area of Las Vegas Boulevard and Barbara Lane after a fatal crash on Tuesday.
According to Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol, the closure is impacting northbound lanes of Las Vegas Boulevard, and soutbound lanes are expected to remain open. State police have also shut down east and westbound travel lanes on Barbara Avenue.
WATCH: A traffic camera in the area shows where the crash happened
The area where the crash happened is south of Starr Avenue and north of St. Rose Parkway.
"This area will be shut down for several hours for investigation," state police wrote in a social media post. "Please use alternate routes and avoid the area."
State police say the collision was first reported at 10:20 a.m. and involved two vehicles: a motorcycle and a sedan.
The rider of the motorcycle, an adult male who was not publicly identified, was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.
Authorities didn't immediately provide additional details about the circumstances of the crash, but police said they would have more to say after their preliminary investigation.
