55-Year-Old Cyclist Killed After Being Struck by Semi-Truck in Crosswalk at Blue Diamond Road and Valley View Boulevard

Quick Facts

Where: The intersection of Blue Diamond Road and Valley View Boulevard in Las Vegas, NV

What Happened: A semi-truck collided with a cyclist who was attempting to use the crosswalk

Participants:

• Unnamed 55-Year-Old Cyclist
• Unnamed Semi-Truck Driver

Reported Injuries/Fatalities:

• 55-Year-Old Cyclist, Fatality

Details

A cyclist was killed after being struck by a semi-truck at the intersection of Blue Diamond Road and Valley View Boulevard on Monday, December 9, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV. The Las Vegas Metro Police report that the accident occurred around 7:30 a.m., when a 2008 Peterbilt semi-truck attempted to turn right on a red light, striking the cyclist. Emergency medical personnel confirmed the cyclist was killed at the scene, and local law enforcement is currently investigating.