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Pedestrian Killed in Suspected Las Vegas DUI Accident

Written by Las Vegas Accident Lawyers Friday, 29 April 2011 09:13

Pedestrians are a constant sight in Las Vegas, and anyone who gets behind the wheel needs to be ready to provide them with enough room to make sure they are safe from harm.  Even when pedestrians make somewhat unexpected moves, drivers are taught to drive defensively enough to avoid disaster.  Tragically, that does not appear to be what occurred during the first few moments of this morning when a man walking was killed in what police suspect to be a Las Vegas DUI accident.

According to the authorities, this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident occurred just after midnight this morning when 58-year-old Russell Barnet Fix III of Las Vegas was crossing the road at Las Vegas Boulevard and Four Seasons Drive.  He began to cross in the crosswalk, but changed direction at the midpoint and left the crosswalk.  At that point, he was hit and killed by a vehicle being driven by 28-year-old Aleesha C. Daly of Las Vegas.  She reportedly did not pass field sobriety tests and was arrested on suspicion of DUI.

Nevada Pedestrian Accident Statistics

First and foremost, we'd like to offer our most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the man who was suddenly killed in this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident.  We also hope that the truth will be uncovered as the investigation advances.  In addition, this Las Vegas pedestrian accident will now become part of the overall statistics regarding Nevada pedestrian accidents.  Approximately 50 people are killed in these crashes every year somewhere in the state, and hundreds more are injured. 

Las Vegas DUI Accident Lawyers

If the available facts are accurate, then the driver in this suspected Las Vegas DUI accident will likely face serious criminal charges.  In addition, she could also face a Nevada wrongful death lawsuit if the family of the man who was killed chooses to initiate such a filing.  If they take such a step, the case would likely involve some analysis regarding how and why the man left the crosswalk in addition to the evidence regarding how much alcohol may have been in the system of the driver at the time of the crash.

If you have lost someone you love to a drunk driver, you need to seek the help of Las Vegas wrongful death lawyers who have been fighting on behalf of grieving families for 40 years.  Contact Jack Bernstein & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.