Eduardo Rojas Carranco Accident, Death – UPDATE: The victim of the collision that took place on Tuesday has been identified. It has been confirmed by authorities that Eduardo Rojas Carranco, 26, from North Las Vegas, passed away as a result of the collision that occurred on Tuesday near the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Smoke Ranch Road in west Las Vegas.

ORIGINAL NEWS — According to the police, a collision involving two vehicles on Tuesday resulted in the death of one person. West Las Vegas police were alerted about the collision at approximately 5:47 in the morning. It took place at the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Smoke Ranch Road. When the authorities arrived, they discovered that there had been a collision involving two automobiles. On the site, first responders determined that there was one person who had passed away. At this time, there has been no information provided regarding any other injuries.

In the northbound way, Rainbow Boulevard is closed at Smoke Ranch Road, and in the southbound direction, Rainbow Boulevard is closed at Peak Drive. It is recommended that motorists stay away from the area. A truck belonging to Republic Services was spotted in the area. The following statement, supplied by Republic Services, was made available to 8 News Now:

This morning, a collection vehicle belonging to Republic Services was involved in an accident near the intersection of Rainbow Boulevard and Smoke Ranch Road. The injuries sustained by our driver were not life-threatening. We are assisting the local authorities in their investigation of this catastrophe in every way possible.