LAS VEGAS — The Clark County District Attorney has filed a criminal complaint against Jordan Barson, charging him with five counts of DUI resulting in death, one count of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm, five counts of Reckless Driving resulting in death and one count of Reckless Driving resulting in substantial bodily harm.
These charges come after Barson caused an accident on the morning of December 10, 2020, that killed five bicyclists and injured several others, on U.S. 95 near Mile Marker 34 near Searchlight, Nevada—approximately 60 miles south of Las Vegas.
The DUI charges stem from the fact that methamphetamine was found in Barson’s system.
The victims were identified as Erin Ray, Gerrard Nieva, Michael Murray, Aksoy Ahmet, and Tom Trauger.
“I’m at a loss for words,” said Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson. “I have said hundreds of times, to countless people, making the choice to get behind the wheel of a car when you are intoxicated is reckless. Those actions are unacceptable, and they have consequences. Tragically, this type of reckless behavior has left five people dead, several injured, and our community in mourning once again.”
BREAKING: 5 people are dead after a box truck hit multiple bicyclists on US-95 S outside of Boulder City. The road is expected to be shut down until 6pm @News3LV pic.twitter.com/OfA5rtKeeF
— Kyle Wilcox (@KyleNews3LV) December 10, 2020
Barson is currently in custody and awaiting extradition from Mojave County, Arizona.
