Man identified in fatal crash on I-215 near Airport Connector Road

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A man was killed after crashing into a pole on I-215 near the Airport Connector road, according to Nevada State Police.

Just after 3 a.m., troopers responded to a crash involving 31-year-old Alexandro Guardado of Las Vegas driving eastbound on I-215 to the northbound SR 171 exit in the far left lane.

Troopers said Guardado lost control for unknown reasons and began spinning clockwise through all southeastern lanes. He ended up veering off the road and crashing into a pole.

NSP said Guardado was pronounced dead at the scene.

New data shows that compared to this time last year, fatal crashes in Clark County are up 11.28%:

The investigation is being conducted by the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol – Traffic Homicide Unit. The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Southern Command has investigated 65 fatal crashes, resulting in 73 deaths.