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Passenger killed in racing-related crash
Passenger killed in car driven by sister.
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Tragic Racing Crash in Las Vegas Claims the Life of Sisters
LAS VEGAS (FOX5/Gray News) – The devastating aftermath of a racing-related crash in Las Vegas has left a community in mourning after it was revealed that the two drivers involved were actually sisters, according to details from an arrest report.
The incident, which took place on Feb. 21 at 1:41 a.m. on East Silverado Ranch Boulevard near Bermuda Road, saw an orange 2022 Chevrolet Camaro and a maroon 2023 Mazda MX5 speeding down the road at a dangerous pace. The collision that followed resulted in the Chevrolet crashing into a retaining wall and the Mazda colliding with a light pole and tree, according to Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
Tragically, one of the sisters, identified as 24-year-old Jessica Dettlaff, was unable to escape the wreckage and was pronounced dead at the scene. Her sister, 26-year-old Melissa Dettlaff, who was driving the Mazda, sustained injuries and was rushed to Sunrise Hospital for treatment.
Jonathan Gallagher, the 24-year-old driver of the Camaro, also suffered minor injuries in the crash and was taken to University Medical Center. Despite passing a sobriety test, an officer detected the smell of alcohol on Melissa Dettlaff, prompting further investigation.
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Both Gallagher and Melissa Dettlaff admitted to police that they had been at Distill Bar before the collision, and an employee at the bar confirmed their presence. Subsequent investigations at the scene revealed that the Camaro was travelling at speeds exceeding 90 miles per hour, while the Mazda was clocked at over 80 miles per hour.
(Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department)
Following the crash, both Gallagher and Melissa Dettlaff were charged with reckless driving resulting in death or bodily harm, as well as participating in a “speed contest.” Melissa Dettlaff may face additional charges of DUI resulting in death pending the results of blood samples collected.
Court records indicate that Gallagher posted bail the day after the crash and is scheduled to appear in court on March 27. Melissa Dettlaff was also released on bail with electronic monitoring and is prohibited from driving until her court appearance on March 26.
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Passenger killed racing-related crash car driven by sister police say
Passenger killed racing-related crash car driven sister police say.
