LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A 22-year-old man has been charged with reckless driving after crashing into another vehicle and killing a woman on Wednesday.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, this happened at 6:36 p.m. at South Rancho Drive and Glen Heather Way, which is close to Las Vegas Boulevard.
Department officials said evidence at the scene indicated a 2013 Dodge Charger was traveling northbound on Rancho Drive and approaching the intersection "at a high rate of speed." According to an arrest report, that vehicle was driven by Defon Muirente who was going about 64 miles per hour in an area where the posted speed limit was 35 miles per hour.
A 2005 Buick LeSabre was turning when the vehicles collided. The crash killed 72-year-old Tinh Sequiera who was driving the LeSabre. Everyone in the Dodge reported minor injuries.
Police said the driver of the Dodge didn't show signs of impairment but due to the excessive speed involved in the collision, he was arrested for reckless driving.
Investigators said this marks the 68th traffic-related fatality in Metro's jurisdiction for 2023.
