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Multiple crashes in Nevada leaves nine dead
The Las Vegas police are in charge of investigating the driver to find out if he was in a state of intoxication or drunk when crossing the red light that caused a collision.
A crash in Nevada left one person seriously injured and six people dead. The police officers declared that the driver and his companion are part of the deceased in the event this Saturday. Their ages approximate between minors and middle-aged adults.
On Sunday, the intersection in Nevada where the accident happened remained closed while the specialists were in charge of carrying out the due investigation.
North Las Vegas police said two people were taken to the hospital. One of them died, and the other is in critical condition.
The county coroner's office will be responsible for disclosing the identities of the driver and the eight deceased. As a result, 15 people were involved in the said accident.
Police spokesman Alexander Cuevas declared at a press conference that they had never seen a crash of this magnitude.
The notification of the event arrived at the office at 3:00 pm after the chaotic circumstance of the collision with several cars happened.
Several vehicles involved in the accident were pushed into a vacant lot near the intersection.
A similar crash happened on January 10, south of Las Vegas, resulting in four deaths.
2021 was the year in which Nevada roads had the most deaths, in the last 14 years, according to the authorities. The government reported 382 traffic tragedies previous year, showing an 18% increase compared to 2020.
