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id: bbd6b13a3b
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-12 11:40 PST
updated: 2026-11-12 16:24 PST
status: reported
outlets: 3
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# Motorcyclist killed in crash near Tropicana and Spencer

A motorcyclist was killed Thursday morning in a crash near East Tropicana Avenue and Spencer Street. Police said a driver has been detained.

Section: [Public Safety](/las-vegas/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department](/las-vegas/wiki/las-vegas-metropolitan-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [Las Vegas Review-Journal](https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/1-dead-after-2-vehicle-crash-3rd-motorcycle-fatality-this-week-in-las-vegas-valley-3913508/), 2026-11-12 11:40 PST: 1 dead after 2-vehicle crash, 3rd motorcycle fatality this week in Las Vegas Valley
- [The Nevada Globe](https://thenevadaglobe.com/702times/motorcyclist-killed-in-east-tropicana-avenue-crash-marking-third-valley-motorcycle-fatality-this-week/) (advocacy outlet), 2026-11-12 12:56 PST: Motorcyclist Killed in East Tropicana Avenue Crash, Marking Third Valley Motorcycle Fatality This Week
- [8 News Now (KLAS CBS)](https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/third-motorcyclist-dies-on-las-vegas-roads-in-1-week/), 2026-11-12 16:24 PST: Third fatal motorcycle crash on Las Vegas roads in 1 week

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