LAS VEGAS, Nevada – A tragic accident on State Route 163 in Laughlin claimed the lives of three individuals over the weekend, involving a collision between a semi-truck and a motorcycle. Nevada State Police reported the incident occurring just after 2:30 p.m. near mile marker 11 on State Route 163, with the confirmed loss of three lives.
Identified by the Clark County Coroner on Monday morning were two of the crash victims. Owen Hart, a 22-year-old male from Saint George, Utah, succumbed to multiple blunt-force trauma, his death deemed accidental. The second victim, 44-year-old Jeremy Gebo, faced a similar fate caused by the collision, with his address not readily available.
The details of the third victim are pending release, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Tensions rose further as the suspect, later identified as Claude Rafiki, faced charges of DUI resulting in death and reckless driving. Rafiki’s imminent court appearance in Moapa Valley on March 26 signifies the gravity of the situation.
The unexpected loss of three lives serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and responsible driving. The community mourns the tragic outcome of this collision, emphasizing the need for caution and vigilance on the road to prevent such devastating incidents. As the investigation progresses, authorities work diligently to uncover the full extent of what led to this fatal crash on State Route 163.