LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — A wrong-way crash late Friday night on U.S. 95 near Snow Mountain resulted in two fatalities and one critical injury, leading to lane closures for investigation.
Nevada Highway Patrol responded to the incident at 11:28 p.m. Friday on northbound U.S. 95 at mile marker 99. According to authorities, the collision involved an SUV traveling the wrong way and a southbound sedan.
Both drivers were pronounced dead at the scene. The identity of the SUV driver has not been confirmed due to a vehicle fire, while the driver of the sedan was identified as an adult male. A passenger in the sedan was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
All northbound lanes of U.S. 95 were closed at mile marker 96 at Kyle Canyon Road. Troopers reported that the roadway would remain closed for an undetermined period as the investigation continues. Further updates will be provided following the preliminary investigation.