Clark County coroner IDs second person killed in crash near Searchlight

The second person killed Friday in a crash on state Route 164 near Searchlight has been identified by the Clark County coroner.

Liwayway Macapagal Gatchalian, 70, whose city of residence is unknown, died in the single-vehicle crash.

Nevada Highway Patrol investigators suspect that the minivan, which was occupied by four adults and four children, crashed because of tire failure.

Robert Smith, 43, of El Monte, California, also died in the crash, which occurred around 9 a.m.

The other two adults were airlifted to University Medical Center in critical condition.

Four children also were taken to the medical center. Two had minor injuries and two had injuries that were not considered life-threatening.

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles advises drivers to hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brakes in the event of tire failure.

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