The woman killed on the Las Vegas Strip when a driver crashed into pedestrians was recalled by family and her pastor as a loving mother of three daughters and "faithful" new member of a Bible study group.
Jessica Valenzuela, 32, was killed when a car crashed into a crowd, injuring more than 30 others, authorities said. Authorities believe the car's driver, Lakeisha Holloway, 24, intentionally plowed into pedestrians, but said they did not know specifics on her motive. Holloway had her 3-year-old daughter with her at the time.
"There are absolutely no words to express how devastating and shocking this loss is. She will be missed dearly, and that couldn't be more of an understatement," Valenzuela's brother, Bryan Roessler, wrote on Facebook.
Holloway was charged Tuesday with one count of murder with use of a deadly weapon as well as child abuse and leaving the scene of an accident. She is next scheduled to appear in court on Dec. 23. Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said they plan to file more charges.
