Thursday, June 11, 2026

Driver pleads responsible in DUI loss of life of Las Vegas highschool senior

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LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The driving force who killed a Las Vegas highschool senior crossing the road entered a responsible plea in courtroom Monday, a spokesperson confirmed.

Jackson, 37, drove impaired and collided with McKenzie Scott on Friday, Might 2, killing her. The crash occurred on Buffalo Drive close to Arbor View Excessive College. Scott was anticipated to graduate from Arbor View Excessive College inside days of the crash.

Up to date courtroom paperwork filed Monday point out Jackson faces one cost of DUI leading to loss of life.

Jackson’s preliminary breath check confirmed a blood-alcohol stage of 0.29 — greater than 3 times the authorized restrict of 0.08, in keeping with his arrest report.

Jackson remained in custody Monday on $1 million bail. The attainable sentence for a DUI-causing-death conviction is a minimal of two years and a most of 20 years. It was not instantly clear if Jackson accepted a plea deal or just admitted guilt to keep away from trial.

A decide scheduled Jackson’s sentencing for Nov. 10.

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