9 Dead, Several Others Injured After Speeding Car Runs a Red Light at North Las Vegas Intersection

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Nine people are dead and several others are injured following a multi-car crash in Las Vegas, according to police.

On Saturday afternoon, around 3 p.m. local time, a Dodge Challenger went speeding through a red light and crashed into multiple other vehicles at an intersection, North Las Vegas Public Information Officer Alexander Cuevas said at apress conference.

Cuevas revealed that the ages of those who died due to the incident range from “young juveniles to middle-aged adults.”

The officer also noted that overall injuries for those who survived the multi-car crash range from “non-threatening to minor to serious condition.”

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The Dodge Challenger involved in the incident, Cuevas said, was traveling “at a high rate of speed.” The owner of the vehicle was pronounced dead.

Police noted that “speed is considered a factor” in their investigation and they are currently unsure if “impairment” also played a role.

In total, at least 15 people were involved in the incident altogether, Cuevas confirmed.

According to police, a local coroner is scheduled to release the names, as well as the causes and manners of death, for the victims at a later time.

Anyone with information regarding the multi-vehicle crash is now being asked to contact the North Las Vegas Police Department at (702) 633-91111.

source: people.com