LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A decide rejected a plea deal involving a driver accused of driving recklessly and killing the mom of 4 kids, in keeping with court docket information.
Gerardo Jose Lopez is charged with felony reckless driving within the dying of 31-year-old Jessica Fodge on March 5, as she was strolling on a sidewalk at College Heart Drive and E. Twain Avenue. She had simply dropped her kids off in school. The Police stated video proof confirmed Lopez made a large flip and ran a pink mild, hanging Fodge, killing her.
In response to the police, the crash concerned a 2025 Chevrolet Trax and a lady strolling on foot. Proof on the scene confirmed the Chevrolet driver ran a pink mild whereas making a large flip, hitting a lady who was crossing on the sidewalk, police stated. (LVMPD)
Police initially suspected Lopez of DUI, however information present the DUI cost was dropped, and his bail was diminished after checks confirmed he was not impaired. Lopez is at the moment out of jail on bail and restricted from driving.
Las Vegas mom of 4 killed in suspected DUI crash
Lopez appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court docket on Tuesday, July 8, the place he realized negotiations, initially accepted by the court docket, to cut back the reckless driving cost to a misdemeanor had been denied after the magistrate, Joe Bonaventure, talked with the attorneys and browse sufferer witness statements, information acknowledged.
Jessica Fodge was killed in a crash on March 5, 2025, at South College Heart Drive and East Twain Avenue. (KLAS)
Fodge was described by her household as a faithful mom of 4 kids, ranging in age from six to 9.
A preliminary listening to is ready for September 2, 2025.
