LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A moped rider was killed in the east Las Vegas Valley on Monday night after losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a median.
According to a police report, officers responded to a single-vehicle crash in the area of Nellis Blvd. and Sandra Rd. at approximately 6:48 p.m. Police said the rider fell into the median after losing control and was taken to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
LVMPD traffic units arrived on the scene and took over the investigation, and Metro fatal detectives are en route.
Alcohol and excessive speed does not appear to be a contributing factor at this time, a police spokesperson said. Drivers are advised to stay out of the area as all four directions to the intersection are closed.
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