Las Vegas Sun

March 18, 2024

Las Vegas woman arrested on DUI count in crash that injured several

A woman was arrested Friday night on suspicion of DUI after running a red light and crashing into another vehicle, injuring several people, according to Metro Police.

Also according to police:

Melissa Williams, 40, of Las Vegas was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox north on Buffalo Drive about 9:20 p.m. She went through a red light at Gowan Road and crashed into an eastbound 2002 Pontiac Sunfire.

A 16-year-old girl in the Pontiac was ejected; she was taken to UMC Trauma in critical condition. The Pontiac’s 20-year-old driver, Danielle Byerly of Las Vegas, and three juveniles suffered minor to moderate injuries. Williams also suffered minor injuries.

The crash is under investigation.

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