Nevada
51-year-old North Las Vegas man dies in Red Rock Canyon crash
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Nevada State Police said a 51-year-old North Las Vegas man died in a crash at Red Rock Canyon.
The crash happened Thursday, Jan. 2 at 2:25 p.m. near Red Rock Canyon and Fossil Ridge roads.
Police say Shawn Raymond Pierson drove too fast during a curve and drove left of center into the eastbound travel lane as traffic approached.
Pierson struck a broken paddle marker base and overturned. Police say he died at the scene.
The investigation is being conducted by the Nevada State Police Highway Patrol – Traffic Homicide Unit.
2025 Year to date: The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol Region 1 (Southern Command) has investigated 1 fatal crashes resulting in 1 fatalities.
2025 fatalities details preliminary and may change/be updated based on final investigation.
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