LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Nevada State Police said a motorcyclist died in a crash near Lake Mead early March.
Police said the crash happened Sunday, March 9 at 12:45 p.m. near Northshore Road at mile marker 31. This is south of Valley of Fire State Park and Echo Bay.
The motorcyclist was identified as Sutton Leebron Sterling, 26 of North Las Vegas. He died at the scene.
According to police, he was riding at a speed too fast for conditions. At a curve, he rode off to the right side of the road and hit a highway post sign.
The investigation is being conducted by the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol – Traffic Homicide Unit.
2025 Year to date: The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Southern Command has investigated 12 fatal crashes resulting in 12 fatalities.
2025 fatalities data is preliminary and may change/be updated based on final investigation based on final investigation.
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