Driver of truck that killed 5 bicyclists on Nevada highway had high level of meth in his system, prosecutors say
December 17, 2020 / 7:10 AM / CBS/AP
The driver of a box truck that struck and killed five bicyclists on a stretch of Nevada highway last week, and told investigators he fell asleep at the wheel, had a high level of methamphetamine in his system, prosecutors said Wednesday. Jordan Alexander Barson, 45, of Kingman, Arizona, faces 12 felony charges, including driving under the influence and reckless driving, in a criminal complaint filed in Las Vegas.
Jordan Alexander Barson Mohave County Sheriff s Office Choices have consequences, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said after a Las Vegas judge issued a warrant for Barson s arrest in the Dec. 10 crash on U.S. 95 between Boulder City and Searchlight, Nevada.
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The truck allegedly hit a safety escort vehicle first, which was following a group of about 20 bicyclists.
LAS VEGAS - The driver of a box truck that struck and killed five bicyclists on a stretch of Nevada highway last week told investigators he fell asleep at the wheel but had a high level of methamphetamine in his system, prosecutors said Dec. 16.
Jordan Alexander Barson, 45, of Kingman, Arizona, faces 12 felony charges including driving under the influence and reckless driving in a criminal complaint filed in Las Vegas.
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By KEN RITTER, AP
LAS VEGAS (AP) The driver of a box truck that struck and killed five bicyclists on a stretch of Nevada highway last week told investigators he fell asleep at the wheel but had a high level of methamphetamine in his system, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Jordan Alexander Barson, 45, of Kingman, Arizona, faces 12 felony charges including driving under the influence and reckless driving in a criminal complaint filed in Las Vegas.
“Choices have consequences,” Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson said after a Las Vegas judge issued a warrant for Barson’s arrest in the Dec. 10 crash on U.S. 95 between Boulder City and Searchlight, Nevada.
A man accused in a near-fatal stabbing was released from custody last week on $10,000 bond.
Filiberto Chacon, 38, was arrested Aug. 15 after prosecutors say he became enraged over the possible theft of his mobile phone. During the confrontation that ensued, Chacon allegedly grabbed a large kitchen knife and stabbed the victim multiple times. Despite being identified as a repetitive offender by prosecutors, Chacon was released from Mohave County Jail on Dec. 8.
When police arrived at the 2400 block of Palisades Drive on the night of the incident, Chacon was allegedly found with the weapon at his feet and blood on his shirt. According to investigators, Chacon allegedly made multiple statements as he was taken into custody.