Las Vegas, NV – Malia Hoenshell,Two Others Killed in Collision on Hwy 93

Las Vegas, NV (March 26, 2024) – One person lost their life and two others were hurt in a collision with a semi-truck late on Wednesday, March 20, in Las Vegas. According to information provided by the Nevada State Police, the incident happened on Highway 93 near mile marker 59 between a semi-truck and a passenger vehicle. The person who lost their life was identified as Malia Hoenshell, 29, of Henderson. The two injured victims were a three-year-old boy and a 9-year-old, both from Henderson. Authorities in Las Vegas continue to investigate the details of the crash. 

We want to offer our sincere sympathies to the families of the deceased victims.

Nevada Car Wrecks

Traffic accidents happen in the state of Nevada all the time. Each day, thousands of accidents are reported throughout the state that cause injuries and fatalities. These wrecks are often caused by the negligent actions of drivers. In fact, throughout the United States, negligent driving has become the main cause of the majority of auto accidents reported in the United States. Auto collisions are one of the top reasons individuals lose their lives and sustain injuries in the US. Each year, more than 6 million accidents happen that injure around 3 million and end the lives of approximately 40,000. 

In Nevada alone, over 60,000 car crashes are reported annually. Tens of thousands of people are hurt in these crashes per year and hundreds of people lose their lives. Sadly, most people who are injured in car crashes have to spend a lot of time in the hospital recovering, unable to go to work or see their family members. This can be overwhelming and stressful. On top of the pain from serious injuries and the anxiety from attempting to recover from them, the financial aspect of suffering serious injuries in an accident can also be difficult to deal with. 

One of the worst experiences can be losing someone you love in a collision. A wrongful death lawyer in Las Vegas can help you recover financially after losing your family member in a negligently caused crash.  You may be suffering emotionally and financially after your loved one was lost in a collision. If you think the crash was not their fault, calling a personal injury lawyer may be in your best interest. You may be eligible to gather compensation for the losses and damages that resulted from your family member’s accident when you file a wrongful death claim.

Call the Simon Law Firm as soon as you can at 702-364-1650 to learn about how our firm can help you get the financial compensation you need to recover. We do not charge up-front fees and we only get paid if you do, so do not hesitate to contact us as soon as you can to learn more.