Las Vegas, NV – Nikki Serrat, 32, faced her first court appearance Wednesday following a tragic crash that took the lives of two young children, Taliyah Lewis, 6, and Dante Lewis, 11. Serrat faces charges of reckless driving resulting in death and hit-and-run, with additional charges tied to her probation status at the time of the incident. Serrat has been ordered held without bail.

The fatal crash took place last Friday just after 5 p.m. at the intersection of East Flamingo Road and South Pecos-McLeod Interconnect. According to authorities, Serrat was allegedly driving a sedan westbound on Flamingo Road when she attempted a high-speed right turn against a red light, colliding with a compact SUV. The collision’s impact was severe, pushing the SUV into two additional vehicles and injuring another driver in the process.

The Clark County coroner’s office formally identified the victims on Tuesday. Taliyah and Dante Lewis were both pronounced dead following the crash, sending shockwaves through the community.

Serrat, whose next court appearance is scheduled for Monday, remains in custody as the investigation continues. The tragic incident has brought heightened attention to the consequences of reckless driving and the critical importance of roadway safety in Las Vegas.

Source: 8 News Now