LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Southbound lanes of U.S. 95 were shut down in Centennial Hills during the Friday morning commute.
As of 7:04 a.m., all southbound lanes were shut down at the interchange with the 215 Northern Beltway, according to the Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada.
TRAFFIC ALERT: US-95 SB at NB215 is shut down due to a crash.
— Zora Asberry (@ZoraAsberry) June 10, 2022
Traffic is being diverted off at Centennial. Please avoid the area and take an alternate route. pic.twitter.com/WF3mrI0xwZ
The Nevada State Police - Highway Patrol identified the incident as a fatal crash. A public information officer could not immediately be reached for more information. Traffic cameras in the area showed first responders at the scene, under an overpass in a construction zone.
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State police said traffic from U.S. 95 was being diverted off the highway at Durango Drive.
#TrafficUpdate traffic is now being diverted off at US95 SB off at Durango.
— Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Southern Comm (@NVStatePolice_S) June 10, 2022
Drivers were advised to seek an alternate route through the area.
13 Action News is working to gather more information about this incident. This is a developing story.
