Man and woman killed, one other person critically injured, taken to hospital, after car and pickup collide at intersection in Clark County.

Modified Date: 
Wed, 09/24/2014 - 11:21am
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Family of Woman Killed Say a Barrier Could Have Saved Her Life.

A fatal crash Wednesday during rush hour is raising questions about the safety of Summerlin Parkway and the problem of drunk driving on southern Nevada roads.

Two killed in Summerlin crash identified.

The two Las Vegas residents who died in a car crash Wednesday afternoon on the Summerlin Parkway have been identified by the Clark County coroner’s office.

Two Dead in Crash on Eastbound Summerlin Pkwy.

Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving two cars along eastbound Summerlin Parkway at Rampart Boulevard.

Nevada Highway Patrol is investigating a deadly crash involving two cars along eastbound Summerlin Parkway at Rampart Boulevard.

According to troopers, the crash happened at around 4:11 p.m. Wednesday, when a black pickup truck crossed from the westbound lanes, over the center median and into eastbound traffic.

The truck crashed head on into a white Toyota Corolla. The female driver, later identified as Savanna Gonzales 20, and the male passenger in the car, identified as Frank Anthony Spenid III 31, were confirmed dead, NHP said. Troopers stated that both victims were from Las Vegas.

The third person, who was driving the truck, was taken to University Medical Center in critical condition. NHP suspects the driver of the truck was under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Eastbound Summerlin Parkway is closed for the investigation. The closure is expected to last several hours. Drivers are being diverted at Town Center Drive.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Savanna Gonzales
Frank Anthony Spenid III

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