LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash early Tuesday morning on Blue Diamond Road, marking the second fatal incident in days.
At approximately 7 a.m., the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) responded to a collision involving a motorcycle and a semi-truck near the intersection of Blue Diamond Road and Jones Boulevard. According to authorities, the 41-year-old motorcyclist was traveling west on Blue Diamond Road at a high rate of speed when he struck the rear of the semi-truck.
The impact ejected the motorcyclist from the motorcycle. The semi-truck driver remained at the scene and cooperated with investigators, showing no signs of impairment.
The crash is under investigation by LVMPD. This incident follows another motorcycle fatality on Blue Diamond Road just a day prior. On Monday afternoon, a 21-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with a vehicle making a left turn at the Kulka Road intersection.
No further information about the injuries or any additional details has been released at this time.