LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A man died and a woman sustained serious injuries in a head-on collision on Las Vegas Boulevard early Sunday morning.
The North Las Vegas Police Department responded to the crash near Las Vegas Boulevard and Carey Avenue at approximately 4:45 a.m. They found a 2014 Chevrolet Camaro and a 2011 Jeep involved in the collision.
Authorities reported that the Camaro, driven by a man in his 30s, was traveling northbound at a high rate of speed when it entered a closed roadway area. The Camaro crossed into the opposing southbound lane, striking the Jeep driven by a woman in her 40s.
The driver of the Jeep was unable to avoid the impact. The Camaro driver was pronounced dead at the scene, while the Jeep driver was critically injured and transported to UMC Hospital. Police later reported that her condition is now stable.
The investigation into whether impairment played a role is ongoing. The Regional Transportation Commission confirmed that all lanes at Las Vegas Boulevard and Carey Avenue are blocked, advising drivers to seek alternate routes.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at 702-633-9111 or Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555.