Passenger dies after northwest Las Vegas crash

The two-vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Lake Mead and Del Webb Boulevards.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:11pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car headlight lens, the broken glass and twisted metal conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent collision.The aftermath of a deadly intersection collision exposes the fragility of modern vehicles and the need for heightened driver awareness.Las Vegas Today

A 74-year-old woman from Costa Mesa, California, has died from injuries sustained in a two-vehicle crash in northwest Las Vegas on March 7. The crash occurred when a Mercedes-Benz turning left onto Del Webb Boulevard was hit by a Toyota RAV4 going straight through the intersection. The passenger in the Mercedes was taken to the hospital but succumbed to her injuries on April 8.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the importance of intersection safety and the need for all drivers to remain vigilant, especially when making left turns. The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and authorities will likely examine factors such as speed, right-of-way, and any potential driver impairment.

The details

According to police, the crash happened just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, near the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Del Webb Boulevard. A Mercedes-Benz turning left onto Del Webb Boulevard was struck by a Toyota RAV4 traveling straight through the intersection. The impact caused the Toyota to slide to the corner and stop. All parties involved were transported to UMC hospital for treatment.

  • The crash occurred just before 5 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • The 74-year-old passenger in the Mercedes died from her injuries on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Mercedes-Benz

A vehicle involved in the crash that was turning left onto Del Webb Boulevard.

Toyota RAV4

A vehicle involved in the crash that was traveling straight through the intersection.

74-year-old woman from Costa Mesa, California

The passenger in the Mercedes-Benz who later died from her injuries.

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What’s next

The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and authorities will likely examine factors such as speed, right-of-way, and any potential driver impairment.

The takeaway

This tragic incident serves as a reminder of the importance of intersection safety and the need for all drivers to remain vigilant, especially when making left turns. The investigation will aim to determine the exact cause of the crash and whether any actions could have been taken to prevent this devastating outcome.