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Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 | 5:06 a.m.
Fatal crash
A man was arrested late Friday in connection with felony reckless driving after his pickup truck went through a red light and struck a car in the northeast valley, killing its two occupants, Metro Police said.
Officers responded at 8:42 p.m. Friday to the crash at the intersection of Lamb and Las Vegas boulevards. Authorities said a 2006 Toyota Corolla was southbound on Las Vegas Boulevard and entered the intersection on a green light.
Witnesses told police that a 1992 Dodge Dakota pickup truck southbound on Lamb was traveling at a high rate of speed and had run several red traffic signals before running another red light at Las Vegas Boulevard. The front of the Dodge struck the right side of the Corolla in the intersection, investigators said.
The driver of the Toyota, identified as a 45-year-old Las Vegas woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, and her passenger, a 17-year-old Las Vegas boy, died later at University Medical Center, police said. Their names weren't being released early Saturday pending notification of family.
The driver of the pickup, identified as Nathan Hardy, 20, of Las Vegas, was taken to UMC for minor injuries and released from treatment. He was arrested and booked into the Clark County Detention Center in connection with two counts of felony reckless driving causing death.
These are the eighth and ninth traffic fatalities this year in Metro Police jurisdiction.
CORRECTION: This story was changed to correct the charges in the case. | (May 24, 2010)
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underage find out who gave the beer and go after them
I say if he is found guilty on all charges he should get nothing-less then 25 years to life.
He needs to be put away otherwise he will do it again. No more chances! They usually are the ones who end up relatively unharmed. Unfair!
Why does our society allow drunk drivers to continue menacing our streets. Once caught DUI, 10 years in jail and never be able to obtain a license again. Simple. That will make all these idiots think twice before drinking and getting behind the wheel. Kill or Injure someone, life behind bars.
Nevada Judicial system is broken, and weak. He might do five years. My cousin killed a tourist in 2002. Was released five years later. He was arrested for DUI, again. No punishment.
A 19 year old killed my brother. Hit and run. He is eligible for parole after two years. With credit for time served for a felony Id theft crime.
The Nevada Judicial system is broken and weak.
Nathan Hardy.... he's another Kevin Miranda.... 18 year old who drove drunk with a 0.18 BAC, ran a red light, and killed my 24 year old friend Angela Peterson, over last Thanksgiving Weekend.
Guess where he is right now? Not in jail... he's at home, on a $25,000 dollar bail... the lowest possible bail because apparently "he's not a flight risk and DESERVES to be home," so says his well paid lawyer.
At least this Nathan Hardy wasn't reported LAUGHING at the scene, like Kevin Miranda was.
I empathize with the families who just lost a mother, daughter, sister, and a son and brother. But I feel nothing but anger for Nathan Hardy, and Kevin Miranda. They took someones life/lives, they both "deserve" to be in jail for a long time.
.....WOW.....^^^^^^^^......Thanks for the post....., hopefully others will take this into context, too........
Hey Rejo100
Why don't you take your soapbox and go away. Your silly little grudge has gotten tired and it it time to stop trying to slip your tirade into every comment section. Try getting a life.Remember people died here that is the important thing.
Felony Reckless driving. Sounds like a serious charge. I just wonder how the lawyer will get that reduced to operating a mechanically impaired vehicle. Once he gets that done all it is is an accident. Accidents happen and that is that.
I think this guy should do some serious time but there is nothing in the article indicating he had been drinking. Maybe he like many other drivers in the valley is just a jerk who is too irresponsible and immature to be behind the wheel. Give him a minimum of ten years and never let him drive again.
What a loser. I hope he spends a lot of time behind bars.
The article originally said he was dui, regardless he should pay for hurting this family.
My advice> drive a car with a 5 star crash rating and side curtain air bags.
This young guy needs 10 years in prison to reflect on the pain and suffering he has caused.
just remember to always stay south of charleston and west of las vegas blvd. and you should be o.k.
I'm sorry.. yes they said at first he was drunk but after testing him he was not he was just a 20 yr old thinking he can drive crazy run red lights to get to the party faster I'm sure. well by doing so he has effected my families life. These kids don't realize the sadness that comes with acting invisible that it hurts a brother who lost a mother and brother and everyone else they are connected to. we now have to help pick up pieces and hope the ones still living can survive this tragedy. I hope he goes away for a long long time and feels just an once of pain we are feeling.
The two victims never knew what hit them. As if that's some conciliation for being killed.
Driving accidents kill far more people annually than smoking does. And yet, we regulate tobacco more than we regulate driving. Interesting.
MURDER - plain and simple.
Added charge - With the use of a deadly weapon.
Revoking his driving privileges won't keep him from driving. A very long stay in jail is about the only thing that will keep this yo-yo off the streets. My deepest sympathy to the family of two victims.
The guy should spend at least 25 years in prision. He killed 2 people!
Another AH in a truck causing a fatal accident. It was not an accident getting drunk. He should be charged with murder. I hope he rots in jail for the rest of his life.
Didn't see anything in the article abput his being drunk. Of course, sober or drunk, this irresponsible idiot needs to be locked up for a long time. Like Miranda and the person who killed the motorcyclist in NLV, he took the lives of innocent people for no good reason. I'm saddened to hear that Miranda is out on bail. Angela's family deserves better.
it never said anything about him being drunk and how can all you people say such terrible things about someone you dont even know all you know is that he made the biggest mistake of his life all i can think is how guilty he must feel and the regret for doing what he did but accidents happen theres nothing we can do but try and live with our selves after they happen as for the 2 people that died and there family i am soo sorry for your loss you dont even know and you must think im crazy for feeling for the man that did this but i knew him and he was a good kid he wasnt a shameless monster and i now in my heart he is deeply sorry and he will have to live with the guilt forever
This is Nathan's Bondsman....
Nathan was not drunk. This was an accident, just like any accident....that is why it is called an ACCIDENT. This is a tragedy and both families are suffering. This could of happened to any of us. Every one of us have missed a traffic light. At any time, an accident could occur. Nathan is the all american boy...just like any of your kids. Prayers are needed for both families to get through this...not your burning torches.
Tim Deam
Bail King