Motorist killed on U.S. 95 by wrong-way pickup identified
A motorist killed by a truck traveling in the wrong direction on a Las Vegas highway Sunday morning was identified Monday.
Paul Mears, 55, from Las Vegas was killed about 4 a.m. on U.S. Highway 95 near Ann Road when his car was struck by a pickup going the wrong direction.
The Nevada Highway Patrol said the pickup's driver was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. They did not release his name.
A person in another vehicle was treated for minor injuries.
Contact reporter Mike Blasky at mblasky@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0283.
