LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday morning near Vermont Avenue and Harvard Street.
The incident took place around 10:30 a.m., as reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. A 61-year-old man driving a 2000 GMC Yukon was traveling westbound on Vermont Avenue and stopped at a stop sign at Harvard Street.
Witnesses stated the driver attempted a left U-turn but continued turning, colliding with a Chevrolet Suburban. This impact caused the Suburban to hit a light pole at the northwest corner of the intersection.
Authorities confirmed that the driver of the Yukon was transported to a nearby hospital where he was pronounced dead. A 45-year-old woman driving the Suburban self-transported to an area hospital for minor injuries. A 3-year-old passenger in the Suburban was unharmed.
Police indicated that impairment is not suspected. The intersection was closed in all directions while an investigation is ongoing.