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LAS VEGAS, Clark County, Nev., Oct. 29, 2026 — A motorcyclist suffered critical injuries on Wednesday evening, October 28, in a crash with a vehicle at South Fort Apache Road and West Reno Avenue, in the southwest Las Vegas Valley, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Officers were called to the scene around 6:09 p.m. after a vehicle and a motorcycle collided near the intersection.
The motorcycle rider was taken to a hospital with critical injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Both the northbound and southbound lanes of South Fort Apache Road were shut down while officers investigated. Drivers were urged to seek alternate routes while the roadway remained closed.
No cause has been released, and it remains unclear whether speed or impairment played a role. The investigation is ongoing.
We wish the injured a complete and speedy recovery.
Intersection Crashes in Las Vegas and Across NV
This motorcycle crash happened at South Fort Apache Road and West Reno Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more on crashes at intersections across Nevada, see our Nevada intersection crash information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do crashes between cars and motorcycles so frequently happen at intersections?
Intersections force drivers to judge the speed and distance of oncoming or crossing traffic, and a motorcycle's smaller profile can be harder to spot in that moment, especially during left turns across traffic.
What can drivers do to spot motorcycles more easily?
Checking twice before turning or changing lanes, scanning mirrors and blind spots specifically for motorcycles, and allowing extra following distance can help drivers notice a rider in time to react.
What should a motorcyclist do after being involved in a crash?
If possible, riders should move to a safe area, call 911, and seek medical evaluation even if injuries aren't immediately obvious, since some injuries from a motorcycle crash can take time to show symptoms.
