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Motorcyclist ejected and killed in accident near Decatur in Las Vegas
On Tuesday night (8-8-2023), tragedy struck the central valley when a motorcyclist was killed after being ejected from his bike in a collision. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department received the report of the crash at South Decatur Boulevard and West Cory Place at 10:36 pm. Evidence at the scene and witnesses’ statements revealed that a 1999 Toyota Tacoma was traveling south on Decatur in the left turn lane, while a 2000 Kawasaki motorcycle was going north on the right of three lanes. The Toyota turned left to go east on West Cory Place as the Kawasaki reached the intersection, resulting in the motorcycle striking the front right of the Toyota. The rider was thrown onto the sidewalk and rushed to University Medical Center’s Trauma Unit by ambulance, but was pronounced dead by medical personnel. The driver of the Toyota stayed at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.
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Aug 09, 2023
The death of the Kawasaki rider marked the 83rd traffic-related fatality in the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department`s jurisdiction for the year 2023. The collision was investigated by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department`s Collision Investigation Section. The results of the investigation have not yet been released.
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