1 dead after vehicle hits scooter in northeast Las Vegas

One person is dead after a vehicle hit a scooter in northeast Las Vegas near Nellis Air Force Base on Saturday night, the Metropolitan Police Department said.

Police said they were called to the scene of the crash, at Las Vegas and Nellis boulevards, just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday.

“A scooter rider was hit by a vehicle, suffered serious injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene,” police said.

Roads near Las Vegas Boulevard and Nellis Boulevard will remain closed during the investigation, police said.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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