Family members identified the man as Aaron Rodriguez, and his brother-in-law said the couple recently learned his wife is expecting their second child.
LAS VEGAS, NV - October 29, 2026
A wrong-way collision on I-15 South near Valley of Fire killed a man whom family members have named as Aaron Rodriguez. According to FOX5 Vegas, the crash happened just after 4 a.m. last Friday. He is survived by his wife and their 10-month-old child.
Key Facts
- Date: Shortly after 4 a.m. last Friday, as reported October 29, 2026
- Location: I-15 South near Valley of Fire, Las Vegas area
- Type of crash: Wrong-way crash
- Injuries / fatalities: One death (Aaron Rodriguez)
- Reported by: FOX5 Vegas
Crash Overview
Reports describe a wrong-way crash that took place just after 4 a.m. last Friday, on the southbound lanes of I-15 near Valley of Fire, according to FOX5 Vegas. The crash remains under investigation.
Family members identified the person who died as Aaron Rodriguez. His brother-in-law, Merlin Hafen, told FOX5 Vegas that Rodriguez is survived by his wife, Margaret, and their 10-month-old child. According to the brother-in-law, the pair only recently discovered that Margaret is pregnant with their second child.
Hafen described Rodriguez as a devoted father who considered that role the most important part of his life. A friend of the family started a GoFundMe, which had raised more than $22,000 at the time of reporting.
People Involved
- Aaron Rodriguez: Died in the crash, as reported by family members. His age was not reported.
- Margaret Rodriguez: His wife, as reported by his brother-in-law.
- Child: The couple's 10-month-old child.
- Unborn child: Margaret Rodriguez is expecting the couple's second child.
Investigation Status
The crash remains under investigation, according to FOX5 Vegas. No cause or allegations were reported.