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Family of teen killed by drunk driver near Las Vegas high school sues school district, city

McKenzie Anne Scott, 18, was struck in a crosswalk while walking to her car near Arbor View High School last May.
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — The family of an 18-year-old Las Vegas girl killed by a drunk driver is suing the Clark County School District and the City of Las Vegas.

McKenzie Anne Scott died last May after being struck by a drunk driver in a crosswalk near Arbor View High School while walking to her car.

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The wrongful death lawsuit claims the school directed students to park off campus due to limited parking.

Keenan Jackson, the driver convicted of killing Scott, is currently serving at least eight years in prison.

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The Clark County School District said it does not comment on pending litigation.

CCSD's full statement shared with Channel 13 can be read below:

"The CCSD community continues to share our deepest condolences with the family of McKenzie Scott. While we continue to provide support to the school community following the tragic loss, CCSD does not comment on pending litigation."

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