LAS VEGAS, NV — A 37-year-old motorcyclist died Wednesday morning after colliding with a cargo van at South Pecos Road and East Patrick Lane.
The crash occurred around 5:15 a.m., causing significant disruptions to morning traffic as the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s Fatal Detail conducted an extensive accident investigation. Authorities reported the motorcycle entered the intersection against a red light, colliding directly with the van that was turning left.
Emergency responders from the Clark County Fire Department arrived shortly after the collision, but the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not been released pending notification of next of kin.
The driver of the cargo van, who remained on-site, was uninjured and displayed no signs of impairment, according to authorities. Both northbound and southbound lanes of Pecos Road near Patrick Lane were closed for several hours as investigators collected evidence.
This incident marks the 87th traffic-related fatality in Metro’s jurisdiction for 2026. The investigation is ongoing, and detectives are seeking witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the area during the time of the crash.
Investigation Details:
- Investigating Agency: LVMPD Collision Investigation
- Victim: 37-Year-Old Male Motorcyclist (Deceased)
- Vehicle Involved: Commercial Cargo Van
- Collision Type: Red Light Intersection T-Bone
- Fatality Outcome: Pronounced deceased at the scene
- Tip Lines: LVMPD Fatal Detail / Crime Stoppers NV
Authorities urge anyone with information to contact Metro at (702) 828-3595 or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at (702) 385-5555.