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A 19-year-old girl killed two people in a drunk driving auto accident just outside of Las Vegas. The crash occurred on Tuesday at about noon.

When police arrived at the scene, they noticed the driver had a strong smell of alcohol on her breath and bloodshot eyes. The girl's speech was slurred, and she could not perform standard field sobriety tests. When tested, her blood alcohol content was .267, more than three times the legal limit.

Prior to the fatal auto accident, the girl was involved in a hit-and-run with another vehicle. That vehicle's driver followed her while he notified the police. He said she appeared to be falling asleep at the wheel, and she was crossing over lane lines and hit a median. She eventually crashed into an SUV, killing both people in the vehicle. One victim was ejected from the SUV, and the other had to be pulled out by firefighters.

If you have been seriously injured in an auto accident caused by a drunk driver, the attorneys at The Cochran Firm can help you receive the compensation you deserve. Please contact our auto accident lawyers today to schedule your free initial consultation. We serve clients nationwide.