Homepage / Las Vegas News
E-Mail News Alerts
Get breaking news and daily headlines.
Browse all e-mail newsletters
Related To Story

Girl Dies Following Near-Drowning

Girl Pulled From Small Plastic Pool

POSTED: 2:06 pm PDT July 1, 2009
UPDATED: 3:38 pm PDT July 1, 2009

A 2-year-old girl who fell into a small plastic pool in North Las Vegas has died, police confirmed Wednesday.

Chrissa Matthews was unresponsive when paramedics arrived Tuesday night and she was rushed to an area hospital in critical condition.

Video: Toddler Nearly Drowns In North Las Vegas Pool

That incident came just two days after another child fell into his family’s pool near Flamingo and Jones Roads.

Las Vegas police said no criminal charges will be filed against the boy’s parents.

Video: Keeping Your Pool Safe In The Summer


Links We Like

Sponsored Content
Employers generally have options when it comes to hiring. Makes sure you present yourself as professionally as possible, or else. More

You can pick your friends, but not your family -- or your neighbors. Here's what you need to know about how to deal with yours. More

It was bound to happen. There are now applications for your cell phone that can help you avoid speeding tickets as well as traffic jams. Drive carefully. More

Are you often tired or rushed in the morning? Give your morning habits a makeover, and start the day feeling positive and energetic instead. More

Sponsored Links

Consumer Info


Sponsored Content Provided by ARA

Desktop Weather 24/7