LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Knowledge launched by Nevada State police confirmed a rise in lethal crashes throughout the state as greater than 400 folks have been killed on Nevada roads in 2024.
It is a widespread development throughout the valley as an increasing number of households are struggling after dropping family members to roadway fatalities. Beronica Ramos, simply misplaced her child brother final summer season in a DUI crash.
The motive force, 37-year-old, Martin Andino was driving the unsuitable means close to Boulder Metropolis when he killed not solely Ramos’ brother, Antonio Aguilera, however his girlfriend too.
Deadly crashes in Clark County rise in 2024, 293 lifeless
“My brother was coming back from Utah from a vacation and doing everything he was supposed to do and unfortunately because Andino decided to drink and drive that day, two in the afternoon, he hit them head on and now my brother and his girlfriend are not here,” Ramos shared with 8 Information Now.
Andino was sentenced to 35 years in jail on 10 completely different counts together with reckless driving and driving beneath the affect leading to demise, data confirmed.
Nevada State police acknowledged the severity of the issue after releasing the state’s yearly stats that confirmed impairment and rushing as the highest contributing elements statewide. Fatalities additionally went up by almost 6%.
Complete lives misplaced on Nevada roadways in 2024 (Nevada State Police Freeway Management) 
Complete lives misplaced on Nevada roadways in 2024 (KLAS)
Complete lives misplaced on Nevada roadways in 2024 (KLAS)
Complete lives misplaced on Nevada roadways in 2024 (KLAS)
“Through enforcement activities like ‘Joining Forces,’ we are doing everything we can to be visible and write those speeding citations,” Main Kevin Honea with Nevada State police stated.
Clark County pedestrian fatalities went up by almost 15% with motorcyclist deaths up by 22%.
“As a rider myself, I make sure they see me and riding requires the utmost attention. Make sure to stay out of people’s blind spots and reduce your speed,” Main Honea added.
