Two motorcyclists killed in NLV crash

Speed considered a factor, but not impairment
Police tape ropes of an accident scene
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Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - North Las Vegas Police say that speed was a main factor in a multi-motorcycle crash that killed two riders on Cheyenne just west of Civic Center Sunday afternoon.

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Police say the three motorcycles were travelling at a high rate of speed eastbound on Cheyenne when two of the bikes veered into the westbound lanes. One of the bikes struck on SUV, with the other slamming into a sign.

Both riders were pronounced dead at the scene.

The third motorcyclist also crashed, but suffered non-life threatening injuries.

The driver of the SUV that was hit was taken to a hospital, but the injuries weren’t considered serious.

Identities of those who were killed have not yet been released.

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