A 21-year-old motorcyclist died Monday afternoon following a collision with an SUV at the intersection of Blue Diamond Road and Kulka Road, FOX5 Vegas reported.
The crash occurred at approximately 1:32 p.m. on Nov. 9. According to 8 News Now, the collision involved a 2007 Suzuki GSX-R1000 motorcycle and a 2024 Honda CR-V.
Las Vegas police stated that evidence and witness accounts suggest the Honda was attempting a left turn from westbound Blue Diamond Road onto southbound Kulka Road when it entered the path of the motorcycle. The motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on Blue Diamond Road at what appeared to be a high rate of speed, according to FOX5 Vegas.
The collision at Blue Diamond and Kulka
The front of the motorcycle struck the front of the Honda during the impact. While emergency medical personnel performed life-saving measures at the scene, the 21-year-old rider was pronounced dead, 8 News Now reported.
The driver of the Honda was identified by police as 84-year-old Henry David Wood Jr. of Las Vegas. Wood remained at the scene following the crash and was not injured, according to FOX5 Vegas.
Investigators noted that Wood was cooperative and showed no signs of impairment. Both 8 News Now and FOX5 Vegas confirmed that the identity of the deceased motorcyclist is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the accident. News 3 Las Vegas reported that authorities requested drivers avoid the area near the intersection while the investigation proceeded.
Rising motorcycle fatality trends in Nevada
This incident marks a recurring pattern of tragedy for riders on this specific corridor. Hoodline reported that this is at least the second fatal motorcycle crash involving Blue Diamond Road in recent years.
In January 2025, a different motorcyclist died on Blue Diamond Road west of Orduno Street. That incident involved a collision with a 2003 Mercedes-Benz, after which the rider was struck by a 2004 Ford Explorer, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department via Hoodline.
The statistical reality for motorcyclists in the region remains severe. Data cited by News 3 Las Vegas indicates that motorcycle deaths accounted for 30% of all traffic fatalities within the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s jurisdiction since the start of the year tracked in that report. Nevada recorded 83 motorcycle fatalities in 2024 and another 83 in 2025, according to the same report.
| State | 2024 Motorcycle Fatalities |
|---|---|
| California | Over 500 (estimated) |
| Arizona | 219 |
| Oregon | 86 |
| Nevada | 83 |
| Utah | 53 |
| Idaho | 47 |
AAA Nevada spokesperson Doug Johnson told News 3 Las Vegas that motorcyclists are roughly 27 times more likely to die in a crash than passengers in a car, noting that intersections are where most crashes occur.
Police have not yet released further details regarding the specific cause of the collision or the final findings of the investigation.
