Motorcyclist dead after crash on US 95

Tue, Sep 3, 2013 (7:19 a.m.)

A motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a box truck overnight on U.S. 95 in Las Vegas.

Nevada Highway Patrol officials say the crash happened in the southbound lanes near Cheyenne Avenue and was reported about 2:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Troopers say the rider was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities tell KVVU-TV the truck driver was not hurt, and is not expected to face charges.

The station reports the crash shut down three lanes of the highway for several hours.

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