Kim Pack of Las Vegas, who lost her son in a traffic crash last year, attended the Nevada Highway Patrol vigil honoring those who lost their lives in crashes in the state. The vigil, attended by about 75 people, featured 88 candles lit for each crash victim in the Highway Patrol’s southern jurisdiction. In 2024, 412 people died in Nevada crashes, up from 390 in 2023. Through the first two months of 2025, 71 fatalities have been recorded, slightly higher than 2024.
Family members like Veronica Ramos, who lost loved ones in crashes, attended the vigil to honor their memory. Ramos highlighted the importance of raising awareness about drunk driving and the need for legislative changes to prevent such tragedies. Nevada Highway Patrol Deputy Chief Kevin Honea emphasized the need for change and stricter penalties for impaired driving. Proposed legislation like Assembly Bill 111 aims to address wrong-way driving on divided highways. Honea stressed the importance of increased awareness and education to prevent future tragedies on Nevada roads.
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