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Motorcyclist killed after apparent failure to obey red light in Henderson
A motorcyclist was killed after he ran a red light and crashed into a vehicle in Henderson. The crash had occurred on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. near Lake Mead Parkway and Boulder Highway. According to investigators, the accident involved a black and blue GSX-R motorcycle that was traveling westbound on Lake Mead Parkway at a high speed. They stated that the motorcyclist had failed to stop at a red light and had collided with a silver Nissan SUV. Additionally, a Dodge pickup truck was hit by debris from the collision. The 21-year-old motorcyclist was rushed to a nearby hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. The occupants of the Nissan were also taken to the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
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Jan 19, 2024
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