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Fatal crash near 215 Beltway

Updated June 17, 2024 - 1:08 pm

A woman died in a fatal crash near the 215 Beltway Sunday morning.

Nevada State Police announced eastbound Cheyenne Avenue at the 215 was closed around 11:40 a.m. Sunday. Westbound Shadow Peak Street at Cheyenne was also closed.

Police said one woman has been confirmed dead at the scene, and three children have been taken to an area hospital in stable condition. The crash involved one vehicle.

A Nevada Department of Transportation traffic camera showed a car on fire next to Cheyenne Avenue near the 215 Beltway around noon.

The area was shut down for several hours for investigation, police said. Drivers were encouraged to avoid the area and use alternate routes.

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