Accident – Death – Obituary News :
Tragic DUI Crash Claims Life of Woman from Nellis Air Force Base
In a devastating incident that took place on Saturday morning, a woman from Nellis Air Force Base lost her life in a suspected DUI crash on U.S. 95, according to Nevada State Police.
The accident occurred just before 7 a.m. in the vicinity of mile marker 99 on U.S. 95, a major highway that runs through the state of Nevada.
Details of the Crash
Reports from NSP indicate that a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse was travelling at a high speed behind a 2020 Hyundai Elantra when it collided with the vehicle from behind. The impact caused both cars to veer off the road and overturn in a desert area adjacent to the highway.
Tragic Loss of Life
Tragically, the driver of the Hyundai, identified as 23-year-old Natalie Villegas from Nellis Air Force Base, succumbed to her injuries at the scene of the crash. The loss of a young life has deeply saddened the local community and her colleagues at the air force base.
Suspected Driver Arrested
The driver of the Chevrolet, 38-year-old Hetsel Campos from Las Vegas, was apprehended by authorities on suspicion of impaired driving and other related charges. He was subsequently taken into custody and booked into the Clark County Detention Center.
The incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of driving under the influence and the devastating consequences that can result from reckless behaviour behind the wheel.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and are urging motorists to exercise caution and responsibility while driving on Nevada’s roads.
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