Pahrump, Nevada – The Nevada Highway Patrol has identified the motorcyclist who lost his life in a fatal crash near Pahrump over the weekend. The collision occurred on a busy stretch of State Route 160 and resulted in one death and serious injuries to another individual.
Authorities say the incident remains under investigation as officials continue working to determine all contributing factors surrounding the crash.
Incident Overview
The deadly crash took place on Saturday, January 31, along southbound State Route 160 near mile marker 15 in Clark County. According to Nevada Highway Patrol officials, the collision involved a Ford Ranger pickup truck and a Harley-Davidson motorcycle, leading to catastrophic consequences for the motorcyclist.
Emergency responders were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported, but despite life-saving efforts, the rider was pronounced dead at the scene.
Timeline of Events
Preliminary information from investigators indicates the crash occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. as traffic was moving southbound along the highway. At some point, the driver of the Ford Ranger reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to veer toward the shoulder of the roadway…