Nevada Interstate Closed Near Nevada / Arizona Border

Interstate 15 (I-15) was closed today near the state border between Nevada and Arizona due to a serious car accident. The Arizona Department of Transportation reported that the freeway was reopened around 2:00 p.m. that same afternoon.

Tractor-trailer Spills Fuel Causing Road Closures on Nevada I-15

Las Vegas, NV. (May 30, 2013) -- A tractor-trailer accident on Nevada I-15 shutdown two lanes near the Sahara Avenue exit earlier this morning. Lanes were reopened a few hours later after a crew was able to clean-up a fuel spill that resulted from the accident.

Read more about the tractor-trailer accident via this Las Vegas Review Journal news brief: Fuel spill closes part of Interstate 15.

Nevada Traffic Fatalities Count at 108

Las Vegas, Nevada (May 29, 2013) -- The Nevada Department of Transportation is promoting a "Zero Fatalities" safe roads program to help reduce the number of  Nevada traffic fatalities in 2013.  There were an estimated 258 traffic fatalities that occurred on Nevada roads in 2012.

As of today, there have been 108 Nevada traffic fatalities.  Motorist are being asked to do their part to help keep this number from increasing by: focusing on the road, clicking your seat belt, watching out for pedestrians, stopping on red, and not driving impaired or distracted.

Nevada I-15 weekend lane closure after driver collides into NHP vehicle

A Nevada Highway Patrol trooper and a driver who was believed to be under the influence of alcohol, were sent to the hospital after their cars collided on I-15 over the weekend. The impact from the vehicle collision caused both cars to spin out and resulted in multiple lane closures.

Both drivers were released from medical care later in the day.  Read this Las Vegas Sun article for more details: Driver arrested on DUI count after crashing into trooper’s car on I-15.

Work Vehicle Crashes into Sedan on Nevada I-15 Resulting in Traffic Delays and Injuries

The Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) states that a 28-year-old male driver was traveling southbound on I-15 when a commercial truck slammed into the back of his sedan.  Both drivers were taken to University Medical Center (UMC) for injuries as a result of the early morning freeway vehicle crash at Blue Diamond Road.

Two of the four-lane freeway were closed while NHP investigated the early morning vehicle crash.  Read more about the Nevada I-15 car crash in this Las Vegas Sun news brief: Crash snarls I-15 freeway south of Las Vegas.

Henderson woman struck by semi-truck died from fatal injuries

A 37-year-old Henderson, Nevada woman died from fatal injuries received after she was struck by a semi-truck.  According to the Nevada Highway Patrol she was walking southbound along U.S. 95 when she was hit.

The female pedestrian died at Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Read more about the fatal truck accident in this Action News Channel 13 news brief: Henderson woman struck, killed while walking on U.S. 95.

One of the deadliest weeks for teenage car accidents in Las Vegas

The end of the school year in Las Vegas Valley schools marks the beginning of increased risks for summer teenage auto accidents.  Contributing factors to this increased time of risk include Memorial Day weekend and graduation parties.

Parents are encouraged to enforce stricter driving rules for their teen drivers to promote safer driving habits and to help reduce teen related car accidents. Teens are encouraged to avoid distractions while driving, follow traffic laws and avoid speeding. Learn more in this Channel 8 News Now report: Teens Urged to Take Care on Valley Roads.

Nevada I-15 head-on car crash results in three dead and four injured

A driver heading northbound in the southbound lanes on Nevada I-15 near North Las Vegas collided head-on with another vehicle. The head-on car crash resulted in one passenger and both drivers being killed.

The other four passengers of the vehicle headed in the correct direction were taken to a local hospital for injuries.  Read more in this Las Vegas Review Journal article: Three killed in I-15 head-on crash identified.

Las Vegas good samaritan critically injured on U.S. 95 attempting to help others

A Las Vegas man was critically injured on U.S. 95 this morning as he attempted to assist others in a two-car accident. Nevada Highway Patrol reported that the man had gotten out of his car to help with the Las Vegas car accident when he was struck by another vehicle.

The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene and was later apprehended and arrested for felony hit-and-run. Read more in this Channel 8 news brief: Car Strikes, Injures Man on U.S. 95.

Las Vegas father uses garden hose to try to extinguish house fire

A sleeping family of six were alerted to their home being on fire when a passerby used their car horn to alert them of danger. The northwest Las Vegas home was left uninhabitable by the fire leaving the family homeless.

Las Vegas Fire and Rescue were able to put the house fire out in 30 minutes; no one was injured.  Read more about the house fire in this Las Vegas Review Journal article: Early morning fire in northwest Las Vegas Valley displaces six.

Las Vegas House Fire Starts in Kitchen

A kitchen fire in Las Vegas, NV, causes $75,000 worth of damage. LV Fire fighters were able to contain the stove top fire quickly.

Two children and two adults are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team after the house fire. More information and photo provided by News 3 here: Four displaced after kitchen fire near Sahara, Valley View.

One teenager killed and one left critically injured in Mother's Day car wreck

Early Mother's Day car wreck results in one teenager dead and another with critical injuries after a traffic collision in North Las Vegas.  Officers arrested an 18-year-old male for failure to use due care and failure to obey traffic control devices.  Evidence found at the scene suggests that the at-fault driver ran a stop sign before colliding with the other vehicle.

Alcohol and speed are believed to be contributing factors of the fatal North Las Vegas car wreck. Read full Las Vegas Sun article here: Police: Alcohol and speed are factors in fatal North Las Vegas collision.

Reckless driving may have caused deadly I-15 rollover

A fatal rollover accident involving a pick-up truck closed southbound traffic on I-15 near Sloan, Nevada, for a few hours this morning. The truck is reported to have been traveling northbound when it crossed the center median into southbound traffic, rolled and ejected the 21-year-old male driver.

The driver was pronounced dead at the scene by Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP). The cause of the accident is under investigation, but preliminary reports state that a mix of reckless driving and no seat belt may have contributed to the deadly one vehicle wreck. Read full News 3 report here: Southbound I-15 re-opened after morning fatal rollover.

Las Vegas Tourist Hit by Motorcycle was Critically Injured

A Las Vegas tourist from San Angelo, TX, was critically injured after he was hit by a 21-year-old male motorcyclist while he attempted to cross Flamingo Road a few blocks east of the Las Vegas Strip. The pedestrian was outside of a marked crosswalk when he was hit around 3 a.m. on May 8, 2013. The motorcycle rider was thrown from his bike after impact.

Both men were taken to United Medical Center.  Another pedestrian and vehicle related accident had been reported a few hours earlier. View Channel 13 clip here: Motorcycle hits pedestrian near Las Vegas Strip.

Wheelchair Rider Fatality is 41st Traffic-Related Death in 2013 for LV Metro PD

Tragedy strikes the southwest valley of Las Vegas after a 56-year-old man was hit by a driver as he attempted to cross an intersection in his motorized wheelchair.  Reports state that another vehicle had stopped to let the man cross and that the driver of a Chrysler 300 kept going and collided with him.

The Las Vegas man died six hours later from fatal injuries.  The collision is still under investigation. Read full Channel 3 news report here:  Man in motorized wheelchair hit by car dies at UMC.

Wrong-Way Car Crash on Nevada Highway Results in 4 Fatalities

Less than two hours before midnight on Sunday four people lost their lives in a head-on car crash on U.S. 95, about 90 miles north of Las Vegas. Both vehicles caught fire making it difficult for authorities to identify the driver of the Buick and the three victims of the van they hit.

Reports state the van was heading south when they were hit by the Buick that was traveling northbound towards them. Read more in the Las Vegas Sun recap here: Four Killed when Wrong-way Driver Crashes into Van.

Fatal Single-Car Accident in North Las Vegas

An early morning car accident in North Las Vegas resulted in one death and a serious injury.  The 22-year-old female driver was thrown from the car and rushed to UMC with severe injuries. The 23-year-old male passenger was killed.

After hitting a large tree and then a light pole, the car was split into two pieces; police say alcohol may have been involved. See the full Channel 8 news report here: Fatal Crash in North Las Vegas.