JEAN, NV — A child was killed and two other people were injured Sunday morning in a single-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 15 northbound near Jean, according to Nevada State Police.
The crash happened around 6:21 a.m. and prompted a response from state police to the scene in Clark County. Officials said the child was pronounced dead there, while the adult driver and another child were taken to a hospital with minor injuries.
The wreck also shut down traffic in both directions as crews worked at the scene and redirected drivers away from the area.
Nevada State Police response began at 6:21 a.m.
Nevada State Police said troopers arrived after the crash was reported at 6:21 a.m. Sunday. The agency identified the incident as a rollover involving only one vehicle.
Police did not provide any immediate details about what caused the vehicle to overturn. They also did not say how many people were inside before the crash, beyond noting that a child died and two others were injured.
The injured people were described as the adult driver and another child, both with minor injuries. They were transported to a hospital after the crash.
Northbound and southbound lanes were both shut down
The crash forced a full shutdown of traffic in both directions on I-15 near Jean. That closure affected motorists traveling north and south through the area Sunday morning.
Northbound traffic was diverted onto the Jean exit at mile marker 12. From there, drivers could continue onto Las Vegas Boulevard into the city.
Southbound traffic was redirected at the Sloan exit at mile marker 25. The detours allowed vehicles to avoid the crash scene while responders handled the investigation and recovery effort.
Jean exit and Sloan exit used for detours
State police directed northbound drivers away from the wreck at the Jean exit and southbound drivers at Sloan. Those routes kept traffic moving around the closed stretch of interstate while the scene remained active.
The Jean exit sits at mile marker 12, and the Sloan exit is at mile marker 25. Officials said northbound traffic could continue from Jean onto Las Vegas Boulevard, offering an alternate path toward the city.
The detours highlight how heavily a serious crash on I-15 can affect travel south of Las Vegas. Even one rollover can halt traffic flow in both directions when emergency crews need the roadway clear.
What is known about the people involved
Nevada State Police identified the victims only by age group and injury level. The child who died was pronounced dead at the scene, and the other child and the adult driver were described as having minor injuries.
No names, hometowns, or additional identifying details were released in the information provided by police. Officials also did not say whether the injured people remained in the hospital or had been released.
The agency has not released a further explanation of the circumstances leading up to the rollover. For now, the crash remains a fatal single-vehicle collision under investigation by state police.
Interstate 15 corridor near Las Vegas sees major disruptions
I-15 is a major route for drivers moving through southern Nevada, and crashes along the corridor can create wide-ranging delays. Sunday’s closure near Jean affected both directions of travel at the same time.
Because the wreck happened early in the morning, drivers approaching the area likely faced detours before the roadway reopened. State police used the exits at Jean and Sloan to move traffic away from the scene.
The incident ended with one child dead and two others injured, underscoring how quickly a single-vehicle rollover can turn deadly on a busy interstate.
State police continue to review the fatal rollover
Nevada State Police are handling the crash investigation and have not announced any additional findings. That includes whether speed, road conditions, or a mechanical problem played any role.
The agency’s initial update focused on the time of the crash, the injuries, and the traffic impact. Additional information could come later as investigators examine the rollover and the events that led up to it.
For drivers, the immediate effect was the same: a fatal crash, two hospitalizations, and a shutdown that rippled across both sides of I-15 near Jean.