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Police investigating fatal crash near downtown Las Vegas

One person is critically injured after a crash near downtown Friday night.

The crash happened about 7 p.m. at the intersection of Charleston Boulevard and Maryland Parkway, Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Corey Moon said. At least two vehicles were involved, though it was unclear how many people were in the vehicles and whether anyone else was injured.

The intersection was expected to be closed for a few hours as Metro investigates. It was unclear as of 9 p.m. whether speed or alcohol were factors.

At the time of the crash, Metro reported the crash was fatal however, as of Saturday morning the crash has been confirmed critical, not fatal.

Contact Jessica Terrones at jterrones@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find @JessATerrones on Twitter.

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