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DUI Suspect Arrested After Killing A Man Riding An Electric Bike Near The Strip
Police were called to the scene of an accident on Thursday, October 3rd at around 4:00 p.m. near Harmon Avenue and Lamar Circle located between Koval Lane and Paradise Road.
According evidence at the scene, witness statements, and video surveillance a Mercedes Benz traveling at a high rate of speed down East Harmon Avenue at the same time an E-bike rider was crossing the street.
The 26 year-old bicycle rider was thrown from his bike after being hit by the Mercedes. The driver did not stop at the scene but drove to a nearby parking lot. Where he parked the vehicle and ran from the vehicle.
The bicycle rider was taken to University Medical Center with life threatening injuries and later died as a result of those injuries.
The driver was later located and taken into custody after showing signs of impairment and failing a field sobriety test.
The driver was identified as 27 year-old Luis Fernando Fernandez has been charged with DUI, hit and run, and reckless driving and is currently being held at The Clark County Detention Center.
No more information is available at this time.
Oct 05, 2024
Speeding was responsible for an average of 30 deaths per day in 2022, resulting in a total of 11,000 traffic-related fatalities. It was a factor in 29 percent of all deaths on Nevada roads that year. This alarming statistic stresses the importance of following speed limits and driving safely.
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