The Clark County coroner’s office has identified the teen killed in a North Las Vegas crash, where police said a man sped through a red light.
Police said Triquan Hughs, 31, was driving recklessly on Simmons Street and, as he approached Craig Road, lost control of his SUV, colliding with another vehicle, a utility pole, and two pedestrians. Seventeen-year-old Janiah Gant died.
The other pedestrian, identified on GoFundMe as 19-year-old Leilani Wigfall, was critically injured.
Hughes was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving causing death or substantial bodily harm, child abuse and driving without a valid license.
In the fundraiser post, a relative, Alisha Dillon, said that Wigfall faces a long road to recovery.
“She will need extensive medical care, including rehabilitation, multiple surgeries, and dental reconstruction after losing all of her teeth in the accident,” Dillon said. “We are trying to focus on grieving for Janiah and supporting Leilani through her recovery.”
Dillon also described Gant, who was nicknamed “Smiley,” as loving and kind.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Contact Akiya Dillon at adillon@reviewjournal.com.
