Man, 25, arrested after suspected DUI in deadly Las Vegas valley crash
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A 25-year-old Las Vegas man was arrested after a deadly crash over the weekend that left one person dead and several others hurt.
Fredrick Tuiletufuga was arrested on Saturday following the crash on westbound Summerlin Parkway near Anasazi Drive. According to Nevada State Police, Tuiletufuga was behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler when he hit an abandoned Toyota Camry parked on the right shoulder.
Suspected DUI crash in Summerlin leaves 1 dead, 3 injured
The impact caused the Jeep to veer off the road and overturn. While overturning, a passenger inside the Jeep was thrown out of the vehicle. The Jeep continued west before falling back down the concrete embankment underneath the Anasazi Drive overpass.
A passenger identified as 22-year-old Grat Walker of Las Vegas was pronounced dead at the scene. Tuiletufuga and two others were taken to a nearby hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.
Tuiletufuga was taken into custody after police reported signs of impairment. He was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on multiple charges, including felony DUI resulting in death or substantial bodily harm and failure to maintain a travel lane. Police said they also found marijuana inside the vehicle.
Results of toxicology samples from less than 2 hours after the crash showed Tuiletufuga's blood alcohol concentration was .16, double the legal limit of .08.
Tuiletufuga made his first court appearance Tuesday and was released on his recognizance. He was due back in court on Thursday.
The Nevada Highway Patrol reminds drivers to make safe and responsible choices. Driving under the influence continues to be a leading cause of deadly crashes on Nevada roadways. Troopers urge everyone: never drive impaired. The risks are too high, and the consequences can be tragic.
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