Nevada
Alcohol, marijuana found after fatal wrong-way crash on I-15 in Nevada
Accident investigators found several containers of alcohol and marijuana packages in and around a Ford F-150 that was being driven the wrong way on Interstate 15 last week, leading to a crash that killed an off-duty Metro police officer as well as the driver of the pickup.
A third motorist suffered substantial injuries and had to be flown from Moapa to University Medical Center in Las Vegas for treatment, according to a Nevada Highway Patrol news release issued Thursday.
The preliminary investigation conducted by the Highway Patrol’s Traffic Homicide Unit determined that a Ford F-150, driven by Fernando Jimenez Jimenez, 31, of Las Vegas, was southbound in the northbound lanes of I-15 when it collided head-on with a Toyota Corolla driven by Metropolitan Police Department officer Colton Pulsipher, 29, of Moapa.
Both drivers were pronounced dead on scene.
After the initial collision, a Freightliner tractor-trailer swerved to avoid the wreckage. A secondary crash involved a Honda CR-V striking the Ford after it overturned in the travel lanes. The driver of the Freightliner was unharmed and remained at the crash site to assist investigators. The driver of the Honda CR-V was flown to the University Medical Center with substantial injuries.
Toxicology results are pending at the Clark County coroner’s office, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
In the news release, the Nevada Highway Patrol urged all drivers to make responsible choices.
“Impaired driving remains a leading cause of preventable crashes and fatalities on our roadways,” the statement said. “Plan ahead and designate a sober driver, use a ride-share service, or arrange alternative transportation. Your choices can save lives, including your own. If you spot an impaired driver on our roadways, report it immediately.”
The Nevada Highway Patrol Southern Command has investigated 75 fatal crashes resulting in 84 fatalities in 2024.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police said a motorcyclist is dead after a crash on I-15 near the Las Vegas Strip Friday.
Police said the crash happened just before 7 p.m. at I-15 northbound at Tropicana Avenue. The crash involves the motorcyclist, a sports utility vehicle, and a commercial motor vehicle.
The motorcyclist died at the scene, police say.
A social media post from Nevada State Police just before 8 p.m. says the closure could last for four to six hours. Drivers in the area are being diverted to exit at Tropicana Avenue.
This is a developing story. Check back later for details.
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LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police are responding to a deadly crash on northbound I-15 at Spring Mountain Road Friday morning.
According to the NHP crash page, the crash was reported at 8:32 a.m. on the northbound ramp leading to westbound lanes. State troopers say the crash involved a Chevrolet work truck that struck a man crossing the road.
Arriving medical crews transported the pedestrian to a hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he later died.
All lanes and off-ramps in the area have since reopened as of 12 p.m.
An investigation into the crash is ongoing.
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LAS VEGAS, NV- The Las Vegas Rotary Club, in conjunction with Rotary Clubs throughout Southern Nevada, will host a community pickleball fundraiser in support of End Polio Now, Rotary International’s global effort to eradicate polio. The event will take place on Saturday, February 7th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Chicken N Pickle Henderson, located at 3381 St. Rose Parkway.
The non-competitive, social event is chaired by Janice Lencke, president of the Las Vegas Rotary Club, on behalf of Rotary District 5300, which serves Southern Nevada and parts of California. The event invites players of all experience levels to come together for an afternoon of pickleball, fellowship and charitable giving, with proceeds benefiting Rotary’s polio eradication efforts.
“The Rotary Clubs of Southern Nevada, together with District 5300, are uniting to host this event to raise awareness and move one step closer to writing the final chapter in polio’s story—an ending marked by eradication,” said Janice Lencke. “Let’s finish what we started and #EndPolio for good.”
Rotary International is a founding partner of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, which was launched in 1988. Since that time, Rotary’s advocacy, fundraising and volunteer efforts have helped reduce polio cases worldwide by more than 99.9 percent, bringing the world closer than ever to eliminating the disease entirely. Polio eradication remains Rotary’s primary humanitarian focus and one of its most sustained global commitments.
General admission tickets include pickleball court access, lunch and sodas, one alcoholic drink ticket, a commemorative photo, one raffle ticket and free parking. Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and individuals who want to support the cause.
District 5300 is promoting the event throughout Southern Nevada, with additional outreach across California to encourage regional participation in similar events.
ABOUT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL AND THE LAS VEGAS ROTARY CLUB
Rotary International is a worldwide fellowship and service organization with 1.2 million members in 200 countries, with 32,000 clubs. Established in 1923 as part of Rotary International, the Las Vegas Rotary Club is the first and largest Rotary Club in Las Vegas. The Las Vegas Rotary Club meets for lunch and fellowship every Thursday at Lawry’s The Prime Rib. To learn more about the Club and service projects, visit https://lasvegasrotary.com.
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