2 killed in Las Vegas crash
Two people were killed in a Friday night crash in Las Vegas.
The crash occurred around 10:11 p.m. on Vegas Drive and Pyramid Drive, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
Police said in a news release a 2008 Ford Crown Victoria and a dark sedan were traveling together east on Vegas Drive at a high rate of speed approaching the intersection of Pyramid Drive.
A 2005 Nissan Frontier, which was turning left from Pyramid Drive to westbound Vegas Drive, crossed the path of the Ford and made contact with the right side of the Ford. The Ford was redirected and hit a city light pole. Debris from the collision struck two parked cars. The dark sedan failed to stop at the scene and continued east on Vegas Drive.
The 16-year-old driver and the passenger of the Ford were both pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Nissan remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment.
Overnight, LVMPD Fatal detectives worked on their preliminary investigation of our jurisdiction's 32nd and 33rd traffic fatality, near the intersection of Vegas Dr and Rancho. Speed is suspected for the casual factor for this collision. Two lives taken because of a choice. pic.twitter.com/CC2NOM8Nyg
— LVMPD Traffic Bureau (@LVMPD_Traffic) March 2, 2024
The deaths mark the 32nd and 33rd traffic-related fatalities in Metro’s jurisdiction this year.
The collision remained under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call the Metropolitan Police Department’s Collision Investigation Section at 702-828-3595.
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