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1 dead in northeast Las Vegas Valley crash

Troopers are investigating a deadly crash Sunday night in the northeast Las Vegas Valley.

The single-vehicle crash was reported about 9 p.m. on the ramp from eastbound 215 Beltway to southbound Interstate 15, Nevada Highway Patrol trooper Travis Smaka said. The vehicle crashed into a wall and caught fire, he said. One person died.

Troopers indicated the ramp was closed and drivers should avoid the area.

No further information was immediately available.

Contact Mike Shoro at mshoro@reviewjournal.com or 702-387-5290. Follow @mike_shoro on Twitter.

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