LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Las Vegas police are investigating a fatal crash in the southwest valley Thursday morning.

According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the crash happened at Desert Inn and Buffalo Drive around 5:53 a.m.

Two people were initially injured in the crash, but LVMPD later said one victim died.

An initial investigation revealed the driver of the first vehicle was traveling eastbound on Desert Inn and was struck by another vehicle traveling southbound on Buffalo that was running a red light.

Speed ​​is also determined to be a factor in the crash.

An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

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