Las Vegas, NV - Deadly DUI Crash at W Ann Rd & N Simmons St

Las Vegas, NV (August 4, 2024) - There were fatal injuries after a crash involving an alleged drunk driver in the Las Vegas area on Saturday, August 3. The deadly crash occurred at the intersection of West Ann Road and North Simmons Street that afternoon around 4 p.m. Two vehicles reportedly collided at the scene.

It was later revealed that a grey Chevrolet Corvette and a black Jeep SUV were involved in the crash. A nine-year-old passenger in the Corvette was found unresponsive at the scene by responding medical personnel. The injured child was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced dead. The driver of the Jeep was also injured and hospitalized for treatment. It was later revealed that the Corvette was traveling southbound on Simmons when it made a left turn onto Ann. The Jeep had a green light and was unable to avoid hitting the Chevy. The driver of the Corvette, 63-year-old Christina Sorensen, showed signs of intoxication and was arrested at the scene. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in progress.

We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.

Fatal DUI Collisions in Nevada

One of the riskiest things to do is drive after drinking alcohol, and careless drivers who operate a vehicle pose a direct hazard to everyone. In the past 10 years, Nevada has recorded 20,130 alcohol-related crashes, and data indicates that 7,200 people were hurt and 156 people died as a result of these collisions. Nearly 30 percent of the 90 road fatalities that were reported in Nevada last year were caused by intoxicated drivers. Despite the known dangers, far too many drivers in Nevada nevertheless operate a vehicle while intoxicated. Drunk drivers should face consequences if they are involved in a deadly crash. This is often only achievable with the assistance of an experienced attorney while pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit.

In a matter of seconds, a deadly vehicle accident can completely change your way of life. Because the loss of a loved one is irreversible, you must have faith in your capacity to defend your family's legal rights in these trying times. Handling a deadly crash becomes considerably more difficult if you later find out that someone else's careless behavior caused the tragedy. Surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit in Nevada to recover damages. On the other hand, managing these instances alone might be quite difficult. You can greatly benefit from a proficient attorney's help to uphold and protect your rights with the aim of collecting compensation for burial costs, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other damages.

A trained Las Vegas wrongful death lawyer at Viloria, Oliphant, Oster & Aman L.L.P. is ready to help during this difficult time. We can answer any questions that you may have during a free consultation. Contact us today at 775-227-2280 to get started on your case. We will fight tirelessly to pursue justice after the tragic death of your loved one.

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