Nine dead after six-vehicle crash in North Las Vegas

Nine people died after a six-vehicle crash on Saturday afternoon in North Las Vegas.

Officials responded to the crash just after 3 p.m. at Cheyenne Avenue and Commerce Street.

About 15 people were involved in the crash.

One person was admitted to University Medical Center in critical condition. Another person was admitted to the hospital but succumbed to injuries.

The crash took place when a Dodge Challenger was heading north on Commerce approaching Cheyenne at a high rate of speed and ran a red light.

The Dodge then struck multiple vehicles.

The driver of the Dodge and the other occupant of the car were pronounced dead at the scene.

The others killed in the crash ranged from young juveniles to middle-aged adults.

The five other vehicles involved in the crash include a white Toyota, a white Ford Fusion, a tan Chevrolet Malibu, a white Hyundai Tucson, and a white Mercedes-Benz SUV.

North Las Vegas Police Department is investigating the crash.