Nevada State Police responded shortly after 4 a.m., and traffic was rerouted onto State Route 168 toward US93 while the closure remained in place.
LAS VEGAS, NV - October 23, 2026
Two drivers, an adult man and an adult woman, were killed in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 15 near Valley of Fire early Friday, according to FOX5 Vegas. The crash, which involved a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan, closed lanes of the highway.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Location: I-15 near Valley of Fire, reported at mile marker 77
- Type of crash: Wrong-way crash
- Vehicles involved: Two-door coupe and four-door sedan
- Injuries / fatalities: Two fatalities reported
- Responding agencies: Nevada State Police
- Reported by: FOX5 Vegas
Crash Overview
Nevada State Police responded to a crash on I-15 at mile marker 77 shortly after 4 a.m. on Friday. Police said the crash involved a two-door coupe and a four-door sedan. According to Nevada State Police, one driver was heading north in the southbound lanes. The reports do not say which vehicle was traveling the wrong way.
Both drivers were confirmed dead at the scene. Authorities closed southbound I-15 for an investigation, and the closure was expected to last for an unknown length of time. Few other details have been reported.
People Involved
Two drivers were involved: an adult male and an adult female. Both were confirmed dead at the scene. No injury information was specified in the reports.
Investigation Status
Nevada State Police responded to the scene, and the highway closure was linked to an ongoing investigation. The reports did not specify a cause or any allegations.
Traffic Impact
Southbound I-15 was closed at exit 93, at State Route 168. Traffic was being diverted onto State Route 168, also known as Glendale-Moapa Road, and then onto US93. No reopening time was given.