Nevada Lawmakers push for tougher penalties in deadly DUI crashes

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Traffic safety advocates, families of victims, prosecutors and lawmakers are among those calling for tougher penalties for DUI drivers that cause deaths on Nevada roads.

According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, 51% of deadly crashes are caused by DUI drivers. Between 2015-2024, more than 3,500 people died in crashes on Nevada roadways.

Senate Bill 304 would toughen penalties for vehicular homicide…

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