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Man killed in single-vehicle crash

By MIKE BLASKY
LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL
Posted: Jan. 20, 2010 | 6:22 a.m.

A 51-year-old man was killed early Wednesday morning when he lost control of his truck, Las Vegas police confirmed. The man, who was not identified, was driving a Chevrolet Silverado truck at about 12:45 a.m. eastbound on Bonanza Road, near Lillian Street, when his tires began sliding on the wet road, police said.

The truck skipped over a curb before striking a building, rolling onto its left side, and sliding into a palm tree. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene.

This is the fourth traffic-related fatality in Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's jurisdiction this year.

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  1. joezitti@yahoo.com Jan. 23, 2010 | 7:22 p.m. Report Abuse

    Another fatal accident involving a truck. The last 3 I read about the drivers lived but not their victims.

    Thank god he only killed himself.

  2. smillsbc Jan. 21, 2010 | 12:45 p.m. Report Abuse

    I used to live right there where the accident happened. I saw cars/trucks race by all the time without even slowing down.

    Many accidents happened right at the entrance/exit to the K-Mart parking lot even in good weather.

    I am sorry for this man's family. May you find some comfort during this sad time.

  3. MIKE VEGAS Jan. 20, 2010 | 1:42 p.m. Report Abuse

    ANOTHER GREAT STORY FROM THE R.J.

    EXCESSIVE SPEED? HOW ABOUT SEAT BELTS?

    RIP

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