21-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed in Southwest Las Vegas Crash

A 21-year-old motorcyclist died Monday afternoon following a collision with an SUV in the southwest Las Vegas Valley.

The fatal crash occurred at approximately 1:32 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the intersection of Blue Diamond Road and Kulka Road.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene and attempted to provide lifesaving measures to the motorcyclist. Despite these efforts, the rider succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the location. The victim’s identity has not been released by authorities, pending proper notification of his family.

Motorcyclist Killed on Blue Diamond Road in Las Vegas

Circumstances of the Collision

Investigators determined that an 84-year-old Las Vegas resident, Henry David Wood Jr., was operating a 2024 Honda CR-V at the time of the incident. Wood was attempting to make a left turn from westbound Blue Diamond Road onto southbound Kulka Road. Simultaneously, a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle was traveling eastbound on Blue Diamond Road at an apparent high rate of speed.

The collision occurred when the SUV turned into the direct path of the motorcycle, resulting in a head-on impact between the front of the motorcycle and the front of the Honda. Wood was not injured in the crash. Police confirmed that he remained at the scene, cooperated with investigators, and showed no signs of impairment.

LVMPD Investigates the 103rd Traffic Fatality of 2026

The LVMPD has reported that this incident marks the 103rd traffic-related fatality within their jurisdiction for the year 2026. Following the crash, police requested that motorists avoid the immediate area while investigators processed the scene. The investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision remains active.