Law enforcement officials have confirmed that the driver responsible for a fatal wrong-way crash in Las Vegas,which tragically claimed the life of a police officer,had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) nearly three times above Nevada’s legal limit. The driver’s BAC was recorded at an astonishing 0.56%, far exceeding the state’s 0.08% threshold. Such extreme intoxication severely compromised the driver’s ability to make safe decisions and react appropriately, directly leading to the catastrophic accident.

Critical facts surrounding the incident include:

• The collision took place on a heavily trafficked interstate late at night.
• The driver was traveling against traffic flow before the crash.
• The fallen officer was en route to assist with an unrelated emergency.
• Charges have been filed, including DUI resulting in death.