LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — One person is dead and two people were injured after a Sunday morning crash.
The two-vehicle crash happened on the 215, west of the Jones Boulevard off-ramp, at 4:01 a.m.
According to the preliminary investigation, a 2013 Kia Optima was traveling eastbound on 215 at a high rate of speed. Then, it hit the back of a a 2022 Toyota Corolla. The Kia then rotated clockwise and traveled across all travel lanes into the right paved shoulder before hitting a concrete barrier.
The Toyota rotated counterclockwise across all travel lanes into the left paved shoulder before hitting a concrete barrier wall.
Nevada State Police said three people were taken to the hospital.
The driver of the Toyota was pronounced dead at the hospital. Her identity will be released by the Coroner's Office after next of kin have been notified.
So far in 2024, Nevada State Police said they have investigated 26 crashes, which have resulted in 32 fatalities.
