Motorcyclist killed in crash near Las Vegas Motor Speedway
The Nevada State Police is investigating a fatal crash on Las Vegas Boulevard.
Troopers responded to the crash at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday between Speedway Boulevard and Interstate 15, according to a tweet from the Regional Transportation Commission.
#FASTALERT 8:55 AM, Aug 03 2023 Crash on NB and SB Las Vegas Blvd between Speedway Blvd and I-15 All lanes are blocked
Use Other Routes— RTC Southern Nevada (@RTCSNV) August 3, 2023
According to police, a black motorcycle was traveling northbound on Las Vegas Boulevard behind a commercial truck.
When the truck made a left turn into a dirt lot, the motorcycle moved into the southbound lane, striking the truck, police said.
The motorcyclist, a male adult, was ejected from the bike and died from his injuries. The Clark County coroner’s office Friday identified the man as 26-year-old James Stramaglia.
#Fatal crash SR604 (Las Vegas BLVD) just north of Speedway. SR604 is currently shut down from Apex sb and Speedway nb. #NevadaStatePolice
— Nevada State Police (@NVStatePolice) August 3, 2023
Police said the driver of the truck stayed at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement.