Henderson, Nev. - (October 17, 2023) On October 17, 2023, at approximately 6:40 a.m., the City of Henderson Police and Fire Departments responded to the intersection of Lake Las Vegas Boulevard and Montelago Boulevard, in reference to a collision involving a bicyclist and a commercial vehicle pulling two trailing units.   

Preliminary investigation revealed a bicyclist was traveling eastbound on Lake Las Vegas Parkway approaching the round-about at the intersection of Montelogo Boulevard. The commercial vehicle, with the right of way, was completing its right-hand turn in the same direction as the bicyclist. The bicyclist attempted to pass alongside the right side of the commercial vehicle and was run over by the right-side wheels of trailing unit #2. 

Neither speed nor impairment are considered factors in this incident. 

The 40 -year-old male bicyclist was transported to Sunrise Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  

Traffic at the intersection was closed for approximately 4 hours while the investigation was conducted.

As this is still an active and open investigation, no further details will be provided at this time.

The name of the decedent will be released by the Clark County Coroner’s Office after next of kin notifications. 

The collision is being investigated as the eighth accident-related fatality for 2023.

Anyone with information in this case is urged to call the Henderson Police Department at 702-267-4911, 3-1-1, or, to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or visit Crime Stoppers website. Tips directly leading to a felony arrest, or an indictment processed through Crime Stoppers, may result in a cash reward.