Suspected DUI Crash in Las Vegas Leaves Elderly Woman Dead
A suspected DUI crash in the east valley of Las Vegas resulted in the death of an elderly woman on Monday morning, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.
At approximately 10:45 a.m., a three-car collision occurred near the intersection of East Flamingo and South Pecos roads.
Two vehicles were stopped at a red light on Pecos, just south of the Flamingo intersection. A 2009 Nissan Versa approached from behind and failed to slow down in time, the police reported. The Nissan crashed into the back of a 2007 Chrysler, causing the Chrysler to strike the rear of a 2018 Subaru Outback.
The 75-year-old woman driving the Chrysler was rushed to Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, where she later succumbed to her injuries. The other two drivers involved in the collision suffered minor injuries.
Authorities stated that 28-year-old Cheyenne Day, the driver of the Nissan, appeared impaired and was subsequently arrested. Court records indicate that Day is facing charges of DUI resulting in death, failure to decrease speed, operating a vehicle with expired registration, driving without a valid driver’s license, and driving without proof of insurance.
Day is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday and is currently being held in custody.
For more information, please contact Taylor Lane at [email protected]. This report includes contributions from Review-Journal staff writer David Wilson.