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Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in the northwest valley

Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in the northwest valley

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash in the northwest valley.

Officers responded to the crash near Rainbow and Cheyenne just before 6 p.m.

According to police, the motorcyclist was traveling with a passenger. Both people were sent away.

According to police, the rider died at the scene. The passenger was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash near Cheyenne and Rainbow.
Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash near Cheyenne and Rainbow.(FOX5 Media)

Roads are closed in both directions from Peak Dr. south of Cheyenne to Light Breeze Dr.

Police said a third vehicle was involved. The drivers of the two cars involved remained at the scene. According to the police, there is no impairment.

LVMPD is asking motorists to use caution and reduce speed on the roadways ahead of the holiday season.

“This is another life that will not take place at the dinner table this holiday season,” police said.

This is a development story.