Man Kills Teen In Reckless Driving Incident

April 14, 2022 | Ed Bernstein
Man Kills Teen In Reckless Driving Incident According to a newly released arrest report, Jose Marmolejo was driving recklessly near Paradise Hills Drive and Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson when he ran over and killed a 13-year-old boy.  Reports say Marmelejo was going around a roundabout. Jose was driving about 90 mph when he lost control of his car, and the vehicle jumped the sidewalk, hitting a teenage pedestrian and causing their death. Police claim that at the time of the collision, Mr. Marmolejo was not under the influence of alcohol.  A GoFundMe page was set up and has raised $58,000+ for the deceased victim, Rex Patchett. “Car accidents are on the rise in the Las Vegas area. At Edward M Bernstein and Associates, we take these accidents seriously. If you or a loved one have been involved in a car accident, we can help you. Call 702-996-3917. Note: These posts are created using publicly available (secondary) sources. The information has not been independently verified. If you see any information that should be corrected, please bring it to our attention, and we will make adjustments. The photos included in these posts do not represent the actual accident scene.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ed Bernstein

Edward M. Bernstein, Esq. is the owner and founding partner of Edward M. Bernstein & Associates, and one of the most recognizable figures in Nevada. Ed is one of state’s premier personal injury attorneys and has hosted The Ed Bernstein Show for over 31 years. He has served the Las Vegas community for decades with dozens of community appointments and terms of service. In the year 2000, he was Nevada’s Democratic nominee for the United States Senate.

Ed received his B.A. from Long Island University in 1971 and his J.D. from Widener University in 1975. Since then, Ed’s professional accolades include numerous publications, honors and awards, court appointments, and has been named one of America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators.