Francisco Ruiz Ramos, Jr. dies in fatal Las Vegas car crash
Francisco Ruiz Ramos, Jr. dies in fatal Las Vegas car crash
Fatal Las Vegas car crash death of Francisco Ruiz Ramos, Jr. – Obituary
Two 18-year-olds have been charged with reckless driving after a three-vehicle accident early Monday morning that led to the death of a 33-year-old man. The incident occurred around 1:04 a.m. at the intersection of North Eastern Avenue and Searles Avenue, according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The collision involved Francisco Ruiz Ramos, Jr., and Alfredo Chavez Rios, both 18, who are accused of driving recklessly. Ramos was behind the wheel of a 2011 RAM 2500, while Rios was driving a 2020 GMC Sierra.
Both vehicles were traveling southbound on Eastern Avenue at high speeds when the RAM collided with the passenger side of a westbound 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
The impact caused the RAM to overturn, hitting a light pole and a power utility pole. The Chevrolet Tahoe was subsequently struck from behind by the GMC Sierra. Ramos and the driver of the Chevrolet were taken to University Medical Center for treatment. Despite efforts by medical staff, the driver of the Chevrolet was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Rios, who remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment, sustained minor injuries. As of the report, the deceased driver’s identity has not been released.
This fatality marks the 101st traffic-related death in Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s jurisdiction for 2024. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.
Francisco Ruiz Ramos, Jr. dies in fatal Las Vegas car crash Fatal Las Vegas car crash death of Francisco Ruiz Ramos, Jr. – Obituary Two 18-year-olds have been charged with reckless driving after a three-vehicle accident early Monday morning that led to the death of a 33-year-old man. The incident occurred around 1:04 a.m. at…
Francisco Ruiz Ramos, Jr. dies in fatal Las Vegas car crash Fatal Las Vegas car crash death of Francisco Ruiz Ramos, Jr. – Obituary Two 18-year-olds have been charged with reckless driving after a three-vehicle accident early Monday morning that led to the death of a 33-year-old man. The incident occurred around 1:04 a.m. at…