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Nine dead in Vegas crash caused by Dodge Challenger traveling over 100 mph in a 35 mph zone and running a red light.
 


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Nine dead in Vegas crash caused by Dodge Challenger traveling over 100 mph in a 35 mph zone and running a red light.
That doesn't sound good
 


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"This is an unfathomable tragedy that has forever altered the lives of so many people," said Pamela Goynes-Brown, North Las Vegas City Councilwoman representing Ward 2.



Preliminary investigation indicates that the Dodge Challenger was traveling northbound on Commerce Street at a high speed, ran a red light and crashed with the Toyota and Ford that were traveling eastbound. As a result of the initial collision, three other vehicles that were traveling westbound, were struck, Gravatt said.


In total, 15 people were involved in the incident. One person remained in critical condition at the University Medical Center.

Sunday, authorities released the names of those who were killed. Seven of the people who lost their lives were traveling together in a Toyota Siena minivan.

They were identified as North Las Vegas residents: Fernando Yeshua Mejia, 5, Adrian Zacarias, 10, Lluvia Daylenn Zacarias, 13, Bryan Axel Zacarias, 15, Gabriel Mejia-Barrera, 23, David Mejia-Barrera, 25, Jose Zacarias-Caldera, 35.
 


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Nine dead in Vegas crash caused by Dodge Challenger traveling over 100 mph in a 35 mph zone and running a red light.
Interesting way to report.

“Caused by Dodge Challenger”. Did the Challenger have a self drive capability? Or perhaps the cause was a PERSON at least negligently driving, driving under the influence, in a purposeful way reckless, or as a result of a medical emergency?

Because, we don’t want anyone to believe Challengers are evil and the cause of high speed problems, do we?
 


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Just like blaming a gun when someone murders another. The driver could have just as easily been in a minivan. Sensationalism makes the report so much better when reporting tragic incidents. Blame the vehicle type. Granted there are morons everywhere who should never be behind the wheel of any vehicle. Unfortunately it never comes to light until something like this happens.
 


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The old newspaper publishing adage, "If it bleeds, it leads".
 


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Interesting way to report.

“Caused by Dodge Challenger”. Did the Challenger have a self drive capability? Or perhaps the cause was a PERSON at least negligently driving, driving under the influence, in a purposeful way reckless, or as a result of a medical emergency?

Because, we don’t want anyone to believe Challengers are evil and the cause of high speed problems, do we?
For the information they’re trying to convey the type of car isn’t relevant but of course it spiced up the story to say it’s a Challenger rather than a minivan. Probably someone with a rap sheet a mile long that should’ve been in jail.
 


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For the information they’re trying to convey the type of car isn’t relevant but of course it spiced up the story to say it’s a Challenger rather than a minivan. Probably someone with a rap sheet a mile long that should’ve been in jail.
Or so under the influence of something they should have known better. Occasionally it is medical, so we should not be too harsh, yet.
 


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Interesting way to report.

“Caused by Dodge Challenger”. Did the Challenger have a self drive capability? Or perhaps the cause was a PERSON at least negligently driving, driving under the influence, in a purposeful way reckless, or as a result of a medical emergency?

Because, we don’t want anyone to believe Challengers are evil and the cause of high speed problems, do we?
Like it or not the Challenger (and Charger) is the new Mustang. :p

Everyone who sees 'Mustang' in a headline knows with 99% certainty what's coming next. :unsure:

I'm sure the responsible GT350/500 owners don't appreciate being lumped in with idiot V6/5.0 drivers either. ;)
 


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Well, if it makes anyone feel better the driver of the Challenger is Dead!
 


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Well, if it makes anyone feel better the driver of the Challenger is Dead!
Not necessarily feel better.. but it does make a difference. That was a family he erased. No matter what way you look at it.. that was somebody’s boys family…
 


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If you don't respect & keep in check HP on the streets, it's a 4500 lb. missel, bad things can happen.
 




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