LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Two people are injured and a suspected drunk driver is in custody on Wednesday morning after a three-car crash in North Las Vegas.
North Las Vegas Police Department is investigating the crash and determined that it happened at the intersection of Lake Mead Boulevard and Pecos Road around 5:40 a.m.
An initial investigation also revealed that a white Acura sedan was traveling east on Lake Mead and failed to stop for a red light. The Acura then struck a black Ford sedan traveling south on Pecos. Both vehicles were redirected into northbound lanes, where they struck a GMC pickup truck.
The driver and passenger of the Ford sedan were transported to UMC Trauma for non-life-threatening injuries, according to police.
Police say the female driver of the Acura showed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest on DUI-related charges.
The intersection were the crash occurred has reopened as of 7 a.m.
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