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Rollover accident on 215 Beltway near Jones closes 2 lanes

A single-vehicle rollover accident Wednesday morning on the 215 Beltway west of North Jones Boulevard in northwest Las Vegas has two right lanes closed, according to Nevada Highway Patrol.

The incident was reported about 5 a.m. when the driver, traveling eastbound, lost control of the vehicle, crashing into the guard rail. The female driver was transported to University Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries.

The accident is under investigation, but the Nevada Highway Patrol do suspect the driver was impaired.

Contact reporter Cassandra Taloma at ctaloma@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0391.

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