Motorcyclist killed in southwest Las Vegas crash

A motorcyclist was killed Monday afternoon in a crash in the far southwest Las Vegas Valley, authorities said.

The Metropolitan Police Department said at 1:32 p.m. a collision unfolded between a 2007 Suzuki GSXR 1000 motorcycle and a 2024 Honda CRV near the intersection of Kulka and Blue Diamond roads, near Shaumber Road.

The motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Blue Diamond Road at an apparent high rate of speed when the Honda, traveling westbound, attempted a left turn, entering the travel path of the motorcycle, according to a Metro news release. The front of the motorcycle collided with the front of the Honda CRV, the release said.

Arriving medical personnel attempted life-saving measures, but despite all efforts, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the release.

The driver of the Honda stayed at the scene, did not sustain any injuries and did not display any signs of impairment, Metro said.

The motorcyclist’s death marks the 103rd traffic-related fatality in Metro’s jurisdiction this year. The collision remains under investigation.

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