Motorcyclist in critical condition after crash

Wednesday, April 18, 2012 | 8:57 p.m.

Motorcycle crash

According to Nevada Highway Patrol, a 50-year-old motorcyclist in critical condition was airlifted to the hospital after he crashed Wednesday night on State Route 160.

The single motorcycle crash happened around 7 p.m. on State Route 160, known as Blue Diamond Highway, which leads to Pahrump, highway officials said.

Highway officials say it appears the man was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, officials said.

The roadway was shut down for a brief time for the helicopter to land, and the man was transported to University Medical Center, officials said.

The scene remains under investigation. No further details were immediately available.

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By TomD1228

April 18, 2012

9:21 p.m.

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Motorcycling under the influence?
In Vegas?
Wow.
By ampb75

April 21, 2012

7:01 a.m.

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.....and of course, another ignorant las vegas resident with nothing better to do than comment on a situation that they quite obviously know nothing about!