Nine people have died following a multi-vehicle traffic collision in North Las Vegas, Nevada, according to a police spokesperson.
They are among 15 people involved in the crash Saturday afternoon. A preliminary investigation revealed a Dodge Challenger was traveling at high speed and ran a red light, hitting several vehicles and causing a"chaotic event," Cuevas said. A total of six vehicles were involved.The driver and passenger of the Dodge were among the deceased, who range from young juveniles to middle-aged adults, according to Cuevas.
The other surviving victims suffered injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to serious, Cuevas said. Read MorePolice are investigating whether the driver was impaired, but speed was considered a factor, according to Cuevas."Our thoughts and our prayers are with the families who are experiencing a tremendous and unnecessary loss due to a careless and senseless act," North Las Vegas Councilwoman Pamela Goynes-Brown said during a news conference Saturday.
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