Las Vegas, NV : Man died after motorcycle he was riding overturned on a Las Vegas road on Saturday, January 9, 2016
A man has died after the motorcycle he was riding overturned on a Las Vegas road.
Las Vegas police say the incident happened Saturday shortly after 12:30 a.m. on Dean Martin Drive north of Flamingo Road.
According to police, witness statements and evidence indicate a Suzuki GSXR 750 motorcycle was traveling south on Dean Martin Drive when it overturned onto its left side.
The 26-year-old rider was thrown off the motorcycle and then hit the base of a light pole.
He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Police say this is the third traffic-related death so far this year.
The accident remains under investigation.
The rider's name will be released pending notification of next of kin.
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A man has died after the motorcycle he was riding overturned on a Las Vegas road