Suspected DUI Collision on Sahara Avenue Left Several Injured

LAS VEGAS, NV (February 24, 2022) – On Sunday, authorities arrested Cassandra Valerie Leal after a suspected DUI crash on Maroney Avenue.

Officers responded to the intersection of East Sahara and Maryland Parkway around 6:34 p.m.

Furthermore, authorities said a Toyota Scion collided with a Dodge Dart for reasons unknown.

Consequently, the Scion fled east on Sahara striking the side of the Dodge, which was attempting a left turn on Sahara.

Meanwhile, paramedics transported both drivers and a passenger from the Dodge to a local hospital. Moreover, the two from the Dodge sustained critical injuries.

The driver of the Scion identified as 30-year-old Leal showed signs of impairment, police said. She was arrested on two counts of reckless driving and DUI resulting in substantial harm.

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