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9-year-old dies after suspected DUI crash in North Las Vegas

*TRAGEDY STRIKES: 9-YEAR-OLD CHILD KILLED IN SUSPECTED DUI CRASH IN NORTH LAS VEGAS*

 

North Las Vegas, NV – A devastating car crash claimed the life of a 9-year-old child, leaving the community in shock and outrage.

 

*ACCIDENT DETAILS*

 

– Date: [Date]

– Time: [Time]

– Location: [Location], North Las Vegas

– Vehicles Involved: [Number]

– Fatalities: 1 (9-year-old child)

– Injuries: [Number]

– Suspected Cause: DUI

 

*POLICE INVESTIGATION*

 

The North Las Vegas Police Department (NLVPD) is investigating the crash.

 

“Preliminary evidence suggests the driver was under the influence,” said NLVPD Sergeant [Name]. “We will pursue justice for the victim’s family.”

 

*VICTIM IDENTIFIED*

 

The victim, a 9-year-old child, was pronounced dead at the scene.

 

*SUSPECT INFORMATION*

 

The driver, [Name], [Age], was arrested and charged with:

 

– DUI

– Vehicular manslaughter

– Reckless driving

 

*COMMUNITY REACTION*

 

The North Las Vegas community is mourning the loss.

 

“Our hearts go out to the victim’s family,” said Mayor [Name]. “We will not tolerate impaired driving in our city.”

 

*STATISTICS*

 

According to the Nevada Department of Transportation, [number] people died in DUI-related crashes in [year].

 

*SAFETY REMINDER*

 

This tragic incident emphasizes:

 

– Never drive under the influence

– Always wear seatbelts

– Designate sober drivers

 

*RESOURCES*

 

– NLVPD: [Phone Number]

– Nevada Department of Transportation: [Phone Number]

– Local crisis hotline: [Phone Number]

 

*MEMORIAL FUND*

 

A memorial fund has been established for the victim’s family.

 

*HOW TO HELP*

 

Those wishing to support the family can:

 

– Donate to the memorial fund

– Offer emotional support to loved ones

– Share condolences on social media using [hashtag]

 

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5. Offer resources for grieving families?

 

Sources:

 

– North Las Vegas Police Department

– Nevada Department of Transportation

– Local news reports

– Eyewitness accounts