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Auto Racing Takes The Life Of One And Injures Another On Jones Blvd.
One person is dead and one injured in racing accident early Monday morning at South Jones Boulevard just north of West Sahara Avenue.
According to evidence collected by police the crash occurred at around 2 a.m. when Dodge Challenger and a Maserati were racing against each other at a high rate of speed while heading northbound on South Jones Boulevard.
According to police after both vehicles passed the Sahara Avenue intersection the Dodge lost control and was overturned several times after hitting multiple objects.
The 31 year olde driver of the Dodge died at the hospital of the injured sustained from the crash. A 27 year old passenger of the Dodge was also taken to the hospital with injuries. The passengers status is unknown at this time.
The driver of the Maserati has been identified and arrested on charges of reckless driving resulting in death and substantial bodily harm due to the racing being the cause if the crash. At this time the driver remains in custody awaiting a court hearing.
No more information is available at this time.
Jun 25, 2024
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