One Dead in Wrong-Way Crash on I-15 North of Las Vegas

A fatal wrong-way crash on Interstate 15, approximately 25 miles north of Las Vegas, occurred early Monday morning, resulting in one death. The collision involved a minivan traveling northbound in the southbound lanes and a semi tractor-trailer, taking place around 1:40 a.m. The driver of the minivan was pronounced dead at the scene, while the semi-truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital. Authorities are currently investigating the cause of the accident, including whether impairment played a role. The southbound lanes at mile marker 79 remain closed due to ongoing fire and rescue operations, with plans to reopen one lane once the situation is stabilized. This incident has raised concerns in the community as investigations continue.