Clark County coroner identifies Las Vegas man killed in motorcycle crash
October 2, 2016 - 10:46 am
The Clark County coroner’s office has identified a Las Vegas man killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday afternoon.
Yariel Penalver, 28, died after his 2016 Yamaha R6 motorcycle crashed into a garage at 3291 S. Heritage Way near McLeod Drive and Karen Avenue.
According to Penalver’s Facebook page, he worked as a lead operator at the Slotzilla zip line and is survived by his wife, Mily Abarca and a son.
Friends and family held a candlelight vigil on Sunday night near where he died. A GoFundMe page has been created to help his wife cover funeral expenses.
“He was a wonderful person great father and husband and loved by many,” the page reads. “Ride in Paradise big brother.”
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