Las Vegas police investigate fatal crash near Hualapai, Charleston

Fatal crash near Hualapai, Charleston on June 22, 2022.
Fatal crash near Hualapai, Charleston on June 22, 2022.(FOX5)
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 6:24 AM PDT
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LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Metropolitan Police are investigating a fatal crash early Wednesday morning.

The crash happened around 3:30 a.m. June 22 near Charleston Boulevard and Hualapai Way. According to LVMPD, a 2020 Ford Expedition was traveling northbound on Hualapai approaching the curve when it ran off the road and hit a block wall.

The driver was taken to the hospital and pronounced dead. The Clark County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as Samantha Ann Trattler, 35, from Las Vegas. Trattler died from multiple blunt force injuries and her death was ruled an accident.

Alcohol is not believed to be a factor, LVMPD said. Road closures will remain until the investigation is completed.