A Nevada mother searching for her daughter made a heartbreaking discovery after tracking her phone's location and seeing it ping at the Clark County Coroner's Office in Las Vegas.
Cheri Brown had been trying to reach her daughter, Amber Brown, for hours when the phone location revealed the devastating truth on June 19.
Amber Brown, a 33-year-old nurse, was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in Las Vegas around 5 p.m. that day.
She was transported to a hospital following the collision but later died from her injuries.
Police arrested 37-year-old Angel Franco Merida at the scene in connection with the fatal incident.
A 14-year-old passenger who was inside the vehicle involved in the collision was rescued without injury.
Amber's identity was later confirmed through coroner records and social media posts shared by her mother.
Cheri Brown described the moment she learned of her daughter's death as overwhelming and said she completely broke down.
Adding to her grief is the possibility that the suspect may never face trial for the alleged actions.
After initially appearing before a judge and posting bond, Merida was later taken into custody by immigration authorities.
Court records indicate that he was deported to Guatemala, raising concerns that he may not be brought back to face charges.
Cheri expressed deep frustration, saying she believes her daughter deserves justice regardless of the suspect's immigration status.
She emphasized that fleeing the country should not allow someone to escape responsibility for a life lost.
The case has left Amber's family mourning both her death and the uncertainty surrounding accountability.