Police said the collision happened about 4:13 a.m. near mile marker 77, in the Valley of Fire area, and that road closures were in place during the investigation.
LAS VEGAS, NV - October 23, 2026
Two drivers, a man and a woman, died early Friday after a wrong-way crash on Interstate 15 northeast of Las Vegas, according to reports from KSNV and the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Location: Southbound I-15 near mile marker 77, Valley of Fire area, northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada
- Type of crash: Wrong-way crash
- Vehicles involved: A two-door coupe and a four-door sedan
- Injuries / fatalities: Two fatalities
- Responding agencies: Nevada Highway Patrol
- Reported by: KSNV, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Crash Overview
The crash occurred at about 4:13 a.m. Friday on southbound Interstate 15, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol. According to the agency, the collision was between a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan.
Police said one driver was traveling the wrong way, moving northbound in the southbound lanes. Reports did not state a cause, and no other contributing factors were described.
Police said both drivers died on the scene. Closures affected the area while officers were investigating. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
Police said the two drivers who died were a man and a woman, both declared dead on the scene. No ages or hometowns were reported.
Investigation Status
The Nevada Highway Patrol responded and investigated the crash. No cause or allegations were reported.
Traffic Impact
Road closures were in place in the area during the investigation. Reports did not say when the roadway reopened.
If You Were Involved
If you were involved in a crash, consider these general steps:
- Seek medical attention even if you feel fine.
- Document the scene with photos or video if it is safe to do so.
- Exchange information with the other drivers and note any witnesses.
- Request the official crash report from the law enforcement agency that responded.
- Notify your insurer as soon as reasonably possible.
- Consider speaking with a qualified attorney if you were injured or face significant losses.