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Las Vegas police investigate fatal crash near Strip

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By Katelyn Newberg / Las Vegas Review-Journal

August 13, 2021 - 9:35 am

Las Vegas police were investigating a fatal crash near the Strip on Friday morning.

The crash happened on Sands Avenue, between Koval Lane and Paradise Road, according to a tweet from the Metropolitan Police Department posted about 9:20 a.m.

Police said the crash involved a truck and a utility pole.

Roads were closed in the area of the crash and Metro warned that drivers should expect delays.

Further information was not immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Katelyn Newberg at knewberg@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0240. Follow @k_newberg on Twitter.

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