LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 1: Road works take place on Las Vegas Boulevard during the construction from Sands Avenue on turn 9 on the 3.8 mile 50 lap course Formula One 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Street Circuit race taking place on November 18 2023 - on June 1, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images)Matthew Ashton - AMA/Getty Images

Police: Man Dies from Neck Laceration While Working on Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix Prep

Timothy RappSep 24, 2023

A worker helping to prepare for Formula 1's Las Vegas Grand Prix died after suffering a "major laceration" to his neck, according to authorities (h/t Meredith Deliso of ABC News ).

It is unclear how the man suffered the fatal injury. Authorities were called to the Bellagio Fountains at 11:30 a.m. PT on Saturday and the man was transported to a local hospital, where he died.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death.

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The race, which will take place on Nov. 18, will go through the Las Vegas Strip, where many of the city's most famous casinos and landmarks are located.

The race will feature a 3.8-mile track in total.

Construction is currently underway in Las Vegas for the event.