Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit Investigating Fatal Vehicle Vs. ATV Collision
- 07/05/26
On July 4, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a collision involving a vehicle and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at the intersection of NE 76th St. and NE 137th Ave.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 Ford Escape was traveling eastbound on NE 76th St. and attempting to turn left onto northbound NE 137th Ave. At the same time, a 39-year-old man was operating a 2003 Kawasaki ATV westbound on NE 76th St. without a helmet or other protective equipment. As the Ford Escape turned left, it collided with the ATV.
The ATV rider was transported to a local hospital by AMR, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators believe alcohol impairment may have been a factor for the ATV rider. The driver of the Ford Escape remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the collision. The identity of the deceased and cause and manner of death can be requested through the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit Investigating Fatal Vehicle Vs. ATV Collision
- 07/05/26
On July 4, 2026, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Clark County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a collision involving a vehicle and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) at the intersection of NE 76th St. and NE 137th Ave.
The preliminary investigation indicates that a 2008 Ford Escape was traveling eastbound on NE 76th St. and attempting to turn left onto northbound NE 137th Ave. At the same time, a 39-year-old man was operating a 2003 Kawasaki ATV westbound on NE 76th St. without a helmet or other protective equipment. As the Ford Escape turned left, it collided with the ATV.
The ATV rider was transported to a local hospital by AMR, where he later died from his injuries. Investigators believe alcohol impairment may have been a factor for the ATV rider. The driver of the Ford Escape remained at the scene and cooperated with the investigation.
The Clark County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating the collision. The identity of the deceased and cause and manner of death can be requested through the Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office.
