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20-year-old killed in motorcycle accident near Las Vegas Boulevard

20-year-old killed in motorcycle accident near Las Vegas Boulevard

A tragic accident occurred late Friday night near the Las Vegas Strip resulting in the death of a motorcyclist following a collision with a pickup truck. The incident took place at the intersection of Frank Sinatra Drive and Reno Avenue around 10 p.m, as reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Surveillance footage and evidence indicated that a 2021 Toyota Tacoma collided with a 2016 Suzuki motorcycle while making a left turn. Despite efforts from emergency responders, the 20-year-old motorcyclist did not survive the crash. The pickup truck driver stayed at the scene, cooperating with authorities, and no signs of impairment were detected. This tragic event now marks the 131st traffic-related fatality in LVMPD's jurisdiction this year, with investigations ongoing by the department's Collision Investigation Section.

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