Driver arrested in deadly crash involving ‘trike’ near Nellis Air Force Base

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — Nevada State Police say a driver was killed in a suspected DUI crash near Nellis Air Force Base Thursday night.

Officials say the collision occurred around 10 p.m. on Craig Road and Nellis Boulevard. Las Vegas Metro Police later added that the crash involved a 3-wheeled trike-type vehicle and a sedan.

The driver of the trike died at the scene, according to police.

Police say the other driver remained at the scene, and impairment is believed to be a factor. The driver, identified as 46-year-old Patricia Jauregui, was arrested on suspicion of impairment and booked into Clark County Detention Center.

All lanes in both directions were closed from Nellis Boulevard to Puebla Street during the investigation. As of 5:20 a.m., roads in the area have reopened.

An investigation into the crash remains ongoing.