Las Vegas Man Accused of DUI Hit by Truck
Last month, a man accused of colliding with a car while allegedly driving drunk and then fleeing the scene was subsequently struck by a truck. The incident happened in the early afternoon at the intersection of West Flamingo Road and South Wynn Road. He was in critical condition, and Metro is currently investigating the collision.
Las Vegas DUI law criminalizes the act of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Even if you’re driving well and seemingly unimpaired, it’s automatically illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or above. If a police officer suspects you of DUI and pulls you over, you will have to submit to field sobriety tests and a breath or blood test.
Penalties for violating Las Vegas DUI law are less severe if no injury or death occurs. A misdemeanor, it carries DUI School, a victim impact panel, fines, and usually a suspended sentence of up to six months. But if substantial injury or death occurred, breaking Las Vegas DUI law becomes a felony, carrying years in prison and probation. A third DUI in seven years is charged as a felony as well.
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