Pedestrian dies in Interstate 15 crash near downtown Las Vegas

A pedestrian died successful a clang connected Interstate 15 astatine the borderline of downtown Las Vegas aboriginal Saturday morning.

The clang happened astatine 1:16 a.m. successful southbound lanes of I-15 successful the Neon Gateway area, the Nevada Highway Patrol said.

In a statement, NHP said the clang “involved a semi tractor successful tow with trailer and a pedestrian.” The big pedestrian died astatine the scene.

Road closures: All southbound IR15 question lanes are closed astatine IR15 and Charleston. All IR15 southbound postulation is being diverted disconnected onto the IR15/Charleston off- ramp. IR15/Charleston on-ramp volition besides stay closed during investigation.

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