Recent Quotes View Full List My Watchlist Create Watchlist Indicators DJI Nasdaq Composite SPX Gold Crude Oil EL&P Market Index Markets Stocks ETFs Tools Overview News Currencies International Treasuries 2 Nevada troopers fatally struck by vehicle on Vegas interstate By: FOXNews.com November 30, 2023 at 14:17 PM EST Two Nevada state troopers were killed Thursday after being struck by a vehicle while assisting another motorist on the Las Vegas-area Interstate 15. Two Nevada state troopers died Thursday after they were struck by a vehicle while helping another driver, authorities said.Las Vegas police, who will be investigating the collision, planned to hold a media briefing at their headquarters later Thursday.According to police, the two Nevada Highway Patrol officers were "conducting a motorist assist" early this morning on the I-15 freeway when they were struck.NEVADA MAN ALLEGEDLY DROVE 150 MPH BEFORE DEADLY CRASH THAT SPLIT CAR IN ARIZONAThe slain troopers' names have not been released. It is unclear whether the driver who struck the troopers has been arrested.Gov. Joe Lombardo said he was "profoundly saddened" by the troopers' deaths."This is a devastating loss for Nevada law enforcement, the city of Las Vegas, and our entire state," Lombardo said in a statement. "As we mourn these troopers, we will never forget their bravery, courage, and sacrifice."A stretch of Nevada's busiest highway and several on-ramps were shut down after the deaths.The I-15 was where another state trooper was struck and killed in 2021 during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle. Trooper Micah May was hit by a vehicle while putting down spike strips to stop the suspect’s car. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd Data & News supplied by www.cloudquote.io Stock quotes supplied by Barchart Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes. By accessing this page, you agree to the following Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions.
2 Nevada troopers fatally struck by vehicle on Vegas interstate By: FOXNews.com November 30, 2023 at 14:17 PM EST Two Nevada state troopers were killed Thursday after being struck by a vehicle while assisting another motorist on the Las Vegas-area Interstate 15. Two Nevada state troopers died Thursday after they were struck by a vehicle while helping another driver, authorities said.Las Vegas police, who will be investigating the collision, planned to hold a media briefing at their headquarters later Thursday.According to police, the two Nevada Highway Patrol officers were "conducting a motorist assist" early this morning on the I-15 freeway when they were struck.NEVADA MAN ALLEGEDLY DROVE 150 MPH BEFORE DEADLY CRASH THAT SPLIT CAR IN ARIZONAThe slain troopers' names have not been released. It is unclear whether the driver who struck the troopers has been arrested.Gov. Joe Lombardo said he was "profoundly saddened" by the troopers' deaths."This is a devastating loss for Nevada law enforcement, the city of Las Vegas, and our entire state," Lombardo said in a statement. "As we mourn these troopers, we will never forget their bravery, courage, and sacrifice."A stretch of Nevada's busiest highway and several on-ramps were shut down after the deaths.The I-15 was where another state trooper was struck and killed in 2021 during the pursuit of a stolen vehicle. Trooper Micah May was hit by a vehicle while putting down spike strips to stop the suspect’s car. Related Stocks: Fancamp Exploration Ltd