In a tragic incident that shook the northwest Las Vegas valley, a woman lost her life while trying to push her broken-down vehicle out of a travel lane. The alleged perpetrator, Cody Hill, aged 29, now faces charges, including DUI resulting in death, as reported by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department.
The fatal collision occurred on April 9 at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Ann Road, just west of Jones Boulevard. Witnesses recounted the harrowing scene where the victim, identified as Diana Ready, was attempting to move her stranded vehicle off the road. It was during this rescue effort that Hill’s vehicle approached without slowing down or changing lanes, resulting in a devastating impact.
The impact was so severe that Ready was thrown into the air and onto the roadway, only to be run over by Hill’s vehicle. Subsequently, Hill executed a U-turn, crossing the center median before coming to a stop by the curb. Witnesses at the scene reported a strong smell of alcohol emanating from Hill, with one even spotting an alcoholic beverage within his reach.
Amidst the chaos, an off-duty Department of Corrections officer intervened, detaining Hill, who displayed uncooperative behavior. Despite the efforts of arriving medical personnel to save Ready, she tragically succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Upon closer inspection, officers noted telltale signs of impairment in Hill, including bloodshot and watery eyes, as well as the need for support to maintain his balance. Hill reportedly admitted to daily marijuana use during his interaction with law enforcement.
Following a standardized field sobriety test, Hill was found to have failed, leading to his arrest on charges of DUI resulting in death, duties of a driver when approaching a traffic incident, and driving with expired registration. As of the latest update, Hill is being held at the Clark County Detention Center on a bail amount of $150,000, with his next court appearance scheduled for April 15.
This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of impaired driving and the devastating consequences it can have on innocent lives. As the legal proceedings unfold, the community mourns the loss of Diana Ready and awaits justice for the events that unfolded on that fateful evening in the Las Vegas valley..
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