Three-year-old child killed; Robert Gonzales, 24, Josefina Sanchez, 34, and a two-year-old child injured after suspected DUI car accident at Carey and Sandy streets in Las Vegas, NV

Police claimed at around 3 p.m. they received a call concerning a crash involving two vehicles at the intersection of Carey and Sandy. It occured when a car stopped in the middle of the roadway was rear-ended by a pickup truck. The car had two adults, Robert Gonzales, 24, and Josefina Sanchez, 34, and two children inside. Police stated the 3-year-old who was killed was a passenger in the car. There was also a 2-year-old sent to the hospital in critical condition. The two adults in the car with the kids are being treated as well. The driver of the truck, 70-year-old Charles Washington, was arrested at the scene and will be sent to the Clark County Jail. The passenger inside of the truck ran on foot right after the accident. Gonzales was stopped in an eastbound lane on Carey, just east of Sandy, talking to a pedestrian from inside the car when the Dodge Ram crashed into the back of the car. What you need to know after a serious Las Vegas car accident When someone has been seriously injured in a car accident in Las Vegas or anywhere in Nevada, they need to deal with injuries, medical treatments and bills, and lost wages. After a serious or fatal car collision, it is crucial to quickly get the information necessary to make good decisions and begin moving toward physical and financial recovery. Getting experienced assistance to handle an insurance claim will begin the process of financial recovery. If the injuries are significant or if you have questions about what you should do, it is best to contact an experienced Las Vegas car accident attorney for a free, no-obligation consultation. Serious accidents are difficult to handle without the assistance of a lawyer who understands the process and has the expertise to obtain the highest possible settlement or verdict. Learn more about the personal injuries claims process in Nevada here.