Driver in crash that killed 9 had illegal drugs in system

Scene of a fatal crash at Cheyenne and Commerce on 1/29/22
North Las Vegas crash Photo credit NLVPD

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The man who police said caused a crash that left nine people dead, including himself, had cocaine and other drugs in his system, the Clark County coroner said Monday.

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Gary Dean Robinson was driving more than 100 mph back on Jan. 29th when he ran a red light at Commerce Street and Cheyenne Avenue, crashing into several cars. Four children and four adults were killed. Seven members of a family were in one vehicle.

Urine and blood tests found cocaine, PCP and alcohol in Robinson's system, autopsy and toxicology reports said.

Robinson's cause of death is labeled as blunt force injuries. His manner of death was ruled an accident.

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