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Coroner identifies woman killed in 3-car accident Wednesday

By ROCHEL LEAH GOLDBLATT LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL

November 15, 2013 - 9:31 am

A woman killed in a three-car crash near Warm Springs Road and Eastern Avenue Wednesday night was identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Iva Mihova, 30, from Las Vegas, died when the BMW she was a passenger in was struck by a Ford Fiesta that ran a red light.

The BMW then hit a Toyota that was stopped at the intersection.

Cause and manner of death had not been determined by Friday.

Contact reporter Rochel Leah Goldblatt at rgoldblatt@reviewjournal.com or 383-0381.

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By Marvin Clemons / RJ

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By Taylor R. Avery / RJ

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By Stephen Groves and Lisa Mascaro The Associated Press

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By Mick Akers / RJ

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By Dana Khraiche and Sam Dagher Bloomberg News

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By Julia Frankel and Tia Goldenberg The Associated Press

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