Driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants is a serious crime in Nevada even if the person who is arrested for it does not cause an accident. However, the penalties and potential liability for a defendant becomes much more severe if a DUI accident occurs and especially if a person is injured or [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 13, 2010
We posted last month regarding the tragic story of a runner who was killed by a vehicle while he was participating in a long distance race. Even though the driver attempted to flee the scene, he was caught, arrested and charged with DUI resulting in death. The story has continued to progress, and the [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, January 6, 2010
New Year’s Eve is a night that’s celebrated around the world, and few places are more celebratory and festive than Las Vegas. People come from around the world to ring in the new year in a place that’s made for action, but unfortunately, many people make bad decisions while taking part in the festivities. As [...]
Continue reading...Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Las Vegas has always been known as a place where people like to have a good time. When you combine that constant with the holiday season, it may create a festive atmosphere, but it also tends to lead to more risk for anyone who’s behind the wheel in the area at any given time. Unfortunately, [...]
Continue reading...Wednesday, December 2, 2009
When someone drinks and drives and gets into an accident, he or she can face substantial consequences from prosecutors, especially if someone is hurt or killed as a result. When an alleged drunk driver causes this sort of harm and then flees the scene, the consequences only become heavier after he or she is ultimately [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, August 2, 2009
Yesterday, a Metro Las Vegas Police officer riding a motorcycle was injured when he collided with a PT Cruiser.
Continue reading...Friday, July 10, 2009
Earlier this week, I posted that Beverly Gross was apparently struck by a vehicle driven by Martha Aceto while she was walking on a sidewalk. Initially, Mrs. Gross was transported to the hospital in critical condition. Sadly, she did not survive the injuries. She is survived by 5 daughters and 14 grandchildren. Obviously, this is a [...]
Continue reading...Thursday, July 2, 2009
Sadly, two people in the Metro Police jurisdiction lost their lives in traffic related deaths this week. Metro Police announced that these fatalities bring the total traffic related deaths in 2009 to 46.
Continue reading...Monday, June 29, 2009
On June 20, 2009, Dale Criske died while riding his motorcycle when it was struck by an SUV. The Nevada Highway Patrol has reported that Silvano Rodriguez of was driving a Nissan Armada sport-utility vehicle when he swerved across both lanes of northbound traffic and into a motorcycle Criske was driving on the southbound Beltway [...]
Continue reading...Sunday, February 22, 2009
On February 15, 2008, while a pedestrian walking across a Las Vegas street at a cross walk after getting a cup of coffee during his work break, John Doe was violently struck by a negligent driver. The impact hurled him into the air and against the hood of the car before he toppled to [...]
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Thursday, April 15, 2010
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