Crash days after Christmas leaves new mother dead in North Las Vegas

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – A family is in mourning after losing their daughter in a crash in North Las Vegas days after Christmas.

Zamariea Butler had just turned 18 years old and was a new mom. She had also recently lost her mother four months before the crash, according to the family.

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The crash happened on Dec. 29, around 3 a.m. at the intersection of Tropical Parkway and North 5th Street.

Zamariea’s father Damany Butler, told 8 News Now she was riding in a car with friends when they were struck by a driver who now faces DUI and reckless driving charges.

“It’s really hard for me to picture a world without her in it,” Damany expressed. “Four people total in the vehicle, a driver, passenger, and then there were two passengers in the back one of them being my daughter.”

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Zamariea Butler had just turned 18 years old and was a new mom, but her life was suddenly taken on December 29. She had also recently lost her mother just four months before the crash, according to the family. (Credit: Damany Butler)

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