Petro Demetruc Jones, 40, of Illinois was killed driving a scooter on West Russell Road at around 10:30 pm on July 23 when the driver of a 2007 Toyota Sequoia crashed into the scooter from behind.
Jones and the scooter were pushed over 175 feet before Jones was ejected from the scooter. Jones was then struck by a second vehicle, which may have been a Nissan Sentra, which fled the scene.
Jones was transported to University Medical Center and pronounced dead.
The driver of the Toyota, Adrian Arriaga-Andrade, 19, failed field sobriety tests administered by police officers and was arrested for a single charge of driving under the influence resulting in death.
Police are still seeking information about the vehicle that fled the scene.
This is the second moped traffic fatality this month in Las Vegas. On July 11, Gilbert Jerry Pacheco, 66, was killed when he failed to stay in his lane and hit a raised center median, causing him to be ejected from the scooter.
Moped and scooter accidents have a high risk of fatality and serious injury. According to a study conducted in 2011, only 17% of drivers wore a helmet. The study also concluded that most traffic infrastructure in the U.S., including Las Vegas, does not accommodate the safety of scooter and moped drivers. Pedestrian, scooter, and moped deaths are also on the rise in Nevada. While motorcycle fatalities have declined in 2016, moped deaths have more than doubled since 2014.
If you or someone you love has been seriously hurt in a scooter or moped accident, a Las Vegas personal injury attorney can help you understand your legal options and protect your rights. Contact Christensen Law today for a free consultation with an experienced injury lawyer.
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