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By Mary Manning, Tim Richardson 
Monday, April 20, 2009 | 1:13 p.m.
Fatal crash
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A man who was killed in a collision with a 2005 Kenworth dump truck in the southwestern Las Vegas Valley Friday has been identified.
The Clark County Coroner's Office identified the man who was fatally injured as 27-year-old Steven Baach of Las Vegas. He died of multiple blunt force traumatic injuries in the accident, a coroner's office spokeswoman said.
The suspected drunk driver, 29-year-old Michael Baach of Las Vegas, who was driving the 2006 Ford sedan at the time of the collision, was booked in abstenia into the Clark County Detention Center for felony DUI with death related to alcohol, Metro Police said.
Michael Baach was taken to the University Medical Center in critical condition after the 7:24 p.m. Friday crash at Buffalo Drive and Cactus Avenue, police said. Steven Baach was a passenger in the Ford, police said.
Investigators said the Ford sedan, which was southbound on Buffalo, tried to make a left turn onto Cactus but was struck by a northbound dump truck, police said.
The driver of the truck wasn't able to stop before colliding with the Ford on its passenger side.
The driver of the dump truck, 33-year-old Enforcer Torres of Las Vegas, suffered minor injuries. This is the 26th fatal crash this year in Metro Police jurisdiction.
How is Michael Baach doing? Is it hopefull?
I'm praying for him.
Michael has very serious injuries - the family needs good thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Baach family you are in my(and many others) thoughts and prayers.
I am terribly sorry to hear about what happened. I am praying for Michael and his family and that he is strong and pulls through. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
My prayers and thoughts go out to Michael and his family. Steve was a good friend of mine and I will miss him dearly.
Steve was such a great person. I will miss him greatly. Does anyone have any updates on Michael's condition???
I was there also as they were airlifting Michael. My husband and I took flowers to the site and prayed for them, but we don't know them. We have been really concerned about how Michael is doing. The hospital won't give any information.
Thank you so much for the information. I am a friend from Ohio and feel so helpless here wondering, praying Michael pulls through.
I am a friend from Ohio also. I was wondering how Mike was doing also. If anyone has any information please let us know. I went to school with both of them and hung out with Mike at University Of Akron.
I just found out that Mike is still in critical condition. He is on a respirator and has not gained conscientiousness. When I know more I will update the website.
Thank you so much for your outpouring of prayers and good thoughts.
We are crushed (the family) by this.
Michael is still critical - mom Jamie - I know you loved Steven and am glad you are there for Mike SR. You are a very special strong lady.
Prayer is the most valuable offering we can make right now, but if we can help you Jamie, in any other way, my husband and I will be happy to.
I'm an old friend from Akron U as well. Mike was one of the very first people I met there. I will never forget the smiles on both Mike and Steve's faces when ever they where together!! Steve will be missed greatly and I pray Mike pulls through! Thank you to everyone that has been updating the website and giving all of us a place to gather. My thoughts and prayers go out to the Baach Family and friends.
Thank you so much for the updates. I will continue to keep both Mike and Steve in my prayers as well as the rest of the family.
Has anybody heard any new news on Michael??
I am Steve's girlfriend, Gina. Your condolences are greatly appreciated and I ask you to keep Michael, the Baach family, and the rest of us that are affected by this tragedy, in your prayers. If you have any kind messages to pass on to the family or any questions on Michael's condition, you can contact me at gkuzma@cbs.com. Thank you!