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Suspected DUI driver with baby in car arrested after lethal crash in southeast Las Vegas valley

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A person suspected of driving beneath the affect, with a 9-year-old boy in his car, was concerned in a deadly crash that killed a motorcyclist in southeast Las Vegas valley.

On Tuesday evening, simply earlier than New 12 months’s Eve, at 11:40 p.m., a deadly crash occurred close to East Flamingo Street and South Seville Road.

In keeping with proof gathered on the scene, police mentioned a 2005 Nissan Titan was heading west on Flamingo Street, whereas a 2024 Yamaha bike was touring east at a excessive charge of velocity. The collision occurred when the Nissan tried to make a left flip and crossed into the trail of the motorcyclist.

The Yamaha hit the entrance proper aspect of the Nissan, ejecting the rider from the bike and throwing him into the entrance yard of a close-by dwelling.

The motorcyclist was pronounced lifeless on the scene, LVMPD mentioned.

Police recognized the Nissan’s driver as Pedro Chavez-Martinez, 45. The connection between the kid and Chavez-Martinez was not launched.

Police mentioned Chavez-Martinez confirmed indicators of impairment and was arrested. He now faces costs of DUI and baby endangerment and was booked into the Clark County Detention Middle.

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