NORTH LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man is dead following a crash near the North Las Vegas Airport on Monday morning.
According to the North Las Vegas Police Department, a man believed to be in his late 30s or 40s was traveling northbound on Decatur Boulevard and was attempting to turn left onto Rancho Drive.
Investigators said he was operating a moped and was unable to "maintain their lane of travel" causing the moped to strike a pole just north of the intersection.
Police said medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene.
Investigators said speed and improperly using a Department of Transportation-approved helmet are believed to be factor in the crash.
The identity of the victim hasn't been released.
