Driver dies after crashing into pole near Las Vegas airport; off-ramp to Airport Connector closed

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Nevada State Police are investigating a fatal crash Wednesday morning on eastbound 215 where it connects to the Airport Connector. That off-ramp is closed to traffic.

According to Trooper Shawn Haggstrom, the crash was reported around 3:15 a.m. and involved a single vehicle that struck a metal light pole. One man was confirmed dead at the scene.

The I-215 westbound Airport Connector remains open to traffic. Motorists on I-215 eastbound can find alternate routes by using Las Vegas Boulevard or taking Warm Springs eastbound to turn around, get on the I-215 westbound, and use that off-ramp to the Airport Connector.

No other details on the crash were released.

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