A late-night crash near Las Vegas’ Historic Westside turned deadly Wednesday, after a motorcyclist was critically injured and later died, authorities said. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and shut down a stretch of Washington Avenue for hours while investigators tried to sort out what happened.
Crash details and road closure
The collision happened shortly after 8 p.m. at Washington and Oasis avenues, just off Rancho Drive, and involved a motorcycle and a sedan, according to FOX5. First responders took the rider to a hospital, where the motorcyclist later died.
Police closed Washington Avenue in both directions from Rancho Drive to Oasis Avenue for about four hours while traffic investigators documented the scene and crews cleared the wreckage.
A string of deadly crashes
The fatal wreck adds to a troubling pattern on valley roads. Earlier this month, a 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash in the southwest valley, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported. That collision was one of several recent deadly motorcycle crashes local outlets have been tracking.
Police say speed was a factor
Investigators said the rider was speeding westbound on Washington Avenue when a sedan turned into a driveway and the motorcycle slammed into the car, according to FOX5. Authorities said the driver of the sedan stayed at the scene and cooperated with police…