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Motorcyclist dies in crash with Amazon truck

Updated October 27, 2021 - 4:13 pm

A motorcyclist died Tuesday night in North Las Vegas after colliding with an Amazon truck, police said.

Officers were called around 8 p.m. to the intersection of East Alexander and Losee roads after a crash involving an Amazon box truck and a motorcycle, according to North Las Vegas Police Department spokesman Alex Cuevas.

Investigators believe the motorcyclist collided with the truck while the truck attempted to make a left a turn.

The motorcyclist was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office as Christopher West, 24, of Las Vegas.

“Fault remains unknown at this time and is still under investigation,” police said late Tuesday. “Speed and impairment remain unknown factors at this time.”

Anyone with information may call North Las Vegas police at 702-633-9111.

Contact Sabrina Schnur at sschnur@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0278. Follow @sabrina_schnur on Twitter.

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