1 killed in suspected DUI crash in southwest valley
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a suspected drunk driver in a truck Thursday night near Enterprise, police said.
The 48-year-old man was in the road around 10:45 p.m. near South Rainbow Boulevard and West Windmill Lane when he was hit by a 2020 Chevrolet 1500 Trail Boss, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Police Department.
An arrest report released Friday identified him as Anthony Prince.
Two witnesses told police they called 911 after they saw Prince in the road and saw the truck driver hit him. One of the witnesses said the driver admitted to him that he struck the man.
Jaime Rodriguez, who police said was driving the truck, smelled of alcohol and had bloodshot eyes. He told police he had been drinking at a friend’s house on Rainbow before he drove.
Rodriguez, 26, was booked into the Clark County Detention Center on charges of DUI and reckless driving resulting in death and possession of a gun while under the influence.
He is being held without bail and expected to appear in court Friday.
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