LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The group of fogeys sitting round a park desk was quieter than standard with out the Las Vegas father of two whom they’d come to know and love.
His tales and e-bike lacking after a deadly suspected DUI crash on Feb. 21.
James McCoy Jr., 62, was on his option to decide up his six and eight-year-old daughters at Howard Heckethorn Elementary Faculty within the northwest Las Vegas valley earlier than he was allegedly struck and killed by a driver who faces a number of costs together with DUI leading to dying, in accordance with Las Vegas Metro police.
Jesus Robles Jr., 49, was driving an unregistered black 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on Jones Boulevard when police stated McCoy was hit from behind whereas on his e-bike. A witness touring close by in a Tesla outfitted with cameras captured footage of the crash, police stated.
Deadly crash at North Jones Boulevard and West Elkhorn Highway (KLAS)
McCoy was amongst many mother and father who would wait at Teton Trails Park for his or her kids to be launched from college. Melanie Angeles, a father or mother and one in all McCoy’s pals, stated the opposite mother and father have felt the impression of McCoy’s absence and have organized to assist help the McCoy household.
“He always put his family first and worked tirelessly to provide a loving and nurturing environment for his daughters,” Angeles wrote in a web-based fundraising submit. “His sudden passing has left a void that can never be filled.”
8 Information Now verified the GoFundMe account is instantly tied to the McCoy household who intends to place the cash towards the women now with out a father. The account was additionally verified by Barbara Leach, McCoy’s mom.
“James had a good sense of humor, a generous heart,” Leach stated.
McCoy was killed whereas using his E-bike on Feb. 21, 2025 close to Jones Boulevard and Elkhorn Highway. (KLAS)
Leach stated her son had an adventurous spirit, touring all throughout the nation—together with working in Japan and China.
“He was employed with private schools in China, teaching English and American history,” she stated. “His calling was adventure, and his to fulfill.”
McCoy lived in China for a number of years earlier than he had his first daughter in Wuhan, in accordance with Leach. The second he noticed the ultrasound he turned a father who wished to recollect each minute.
“Every minute of [his daughters] life was recorded,” Leach stated. “That’s the way he felt about his children.”
His two daughters’ nightly custom of a bear hug and kiss earlier than the tip of the evening now amiss. Leach stated the 2 younger kids struggled to know the information their father had died, in a heartbreaking second for Leach.
“He was killed by someone who could care less about humanity or what his actions cause in other people’s lives,” she stated.
Leach requested for extra reform in dealing with of DUI-related instances and harsher situations of launch to be imposed on repeat offenders.
“Something has to be done about situations like this. You can’t say enough is enough without saying enough is enough. Who will be the next tragic victim in this kind of scenario,” Leach stated.
A gofundme for the McCoy household has been arrange, Leach stated the funds will go in the direction of supporting the 2 younger ladies now with out a father.
