A fatal Crash in North Vegas leaves 9 people dead in a 6-car involved crash involving 15 people; the alleged driver of a Dodge Challenger was speeding over a 100mph and ran a red light, along Commerce Street, where the speed limit is 35 mph. Some of the vehicles hit were pushed into a vacant lot at the intersection.
Those in a Toyota Sienna were Fernando Yeshua Mejia, 5; Adrian Zacarias, 10; Lluvia Daylenn Zacarias, 13; Bryan Axel Zacarias, 15; Gabriel Mejia-Barrera, 23; David Mejia-Barrera, 25; and Jose Zacarias-Caldera, 35. The driver of the Dodge Challenger is among the dead. It is unknown if the driver was impaired.
“Our hearts ache for the families & loved ones of the 9 people killed in this senseless act – Kathy & I will be keeping them in our hearts & prayers during this very difficult time.” tweeted Governor Sisolak.