1 dead, several hospitalized in crash near Sunset Park
At least one person was killed in a crash late Tuesday morning near Warm Springs and South Pecos roads, the Metropolitan Police Department said.
Las Vegas police were investigating a multi-vehicle crash near Warm Springs and Tomiyasu Lane, near Sunset Park.
A 2016 Ford F150 truck crossed into the eastbound lanes of Warm Springs and hit a 2016 Nissan NV200 van in the front, according to a Metro release.
The driver of the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel. The passengers of the truck were taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center with substantial injuries, according to police.
Police said the truck’s driver, 22-year-old Raul Gonzalez, showed signs of impairment at the scene. He was booked into Clark County Detention Center on charges of DUI and failing to maintain lane, according to police and jail records.
Several people were taken to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center’s trauma unit.
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