Antonia Marie Apton, 50, Karen Foote, 63, and Jaya Brooks, 3, killed in wrong-way crash on US-95 in Las Vegas, Nevada
Modified Date:
Sat, 12/23/2023 - 7:19amAccident Date:
Saturday, December 9, 2023Multiple people killed in wrong-way collision on US-95 in Las Vegas
According to the release, a 2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser was traveling in the wrong direction on US-95 in the northbound travel lane south of the northbound Durango off-ramp. Meanwhile, a 2022 GMC Acadia was traveling north on US-95, with a 2014 Kia Soul behind it.
'She was everything': Loved ones gather for funeral of toddler killed in wrong-way crash
The family is asking for prayers and support from the community as they work with lawmakers to raise awareness and push for enforcement of harsher penalties for wrong-way drivers.
Family in mourning remembers the life of Jaya Brooks, a three-year-old girl killed in wrong-way driver crash
Her family also set up this GoFundMe page raising money for funeral costs. Along with the family setting up fundraising efforts, Smith's Marketplace on West Skye Canyon Dr. will host an event on Tuesday, from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m., to raise even more money.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Wrong-way CrashPeople Involved:
Antonia Marie Apton
Karen Foote
Jaya Brooks
Roadway:
US-95City:
Las Vegas, NVCounty:
Clark County, NVArea:
Las Vegas, NV