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Bail Set for Woman Accused in Fatal Las Vegas DUI Accident

Thursday, April 15, 2010

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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 [...]

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Guilty Plea for DUI Driver in Death of Runner

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

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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 [...]

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DUI Arrests Increase in New Year

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

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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 [...]

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Man Arrested for DUI After Crash Sends Two to Hospital

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

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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, [...]

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Hearing Delayed Again in Hit-and-Run DUI Case

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

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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 [...]

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DRIVER THAT INJURES METRO COP ARRESTED FOR POSSIBLE IMPAIRMENT

Sunday, August 2, 2009

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Yesterday, a Metro Las Vegas Police officer riding a motorcycle was injured when he collided with a PT Cruiser.

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DAUGHTERS OF BEVERLY GROSS SEEK JUSTICE

Friday, July 10, 2009

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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 [...]

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TWO MOTORCYCLISTS BECOME THE 45TH AND 46TH TRAFFIC DEATHS IN METRO VEGAS THIS YEAR

Thursday, July 2, 2009

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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.

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SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVER KILLS NEWLYWED

Monday, June 29, 2009

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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 [...]

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PRESS RELEASE—INSURANCE COMPANY FOR DRUNK DRIVER SETTLES FOR POLICY LIMITS

Sunday, February 22, 2009

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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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