By james art Police are investigating a fatal car crash involving a pedestrian that shut down parts of a major west valley interchange shortly before rush hour.
The crash happened just before 1 p.m. near North Decatur Boulevard and Interstate 11 (US 95), according to a Nevada State Police X post.
#TrafficAlert IR11 / Decatur caps. IR11/Decatur northbound on-ramp, IR11/Decatur northbound overpass and IR11/Decatur southbound to exit northbound off-ramp. All of the above locations will be closed for several hours due to a fatal accident. Please use alternate routes and avoid… pic.twitter.com/Q35d6HqX3z
— Nevada State Police (@NVStatePolice) October 31, 2024
A female pedestrian was confirmed dead at the scene, while the driver of the vehicle remained on the scene and was cooperating with investigators, police said.
Decatur Boulevard was closed in both directions on I-11 and the northbound ramp was closed, police said, adding that they were likely to be closed for hours.
Police asked motorists to use alternate routes and avoid the area.
Contact Marvin Clemons at [email protected].