Man pleads guilty in DUI crash that killed 2 Nevada state troopers
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A man who crashed into two Nevada state troopers investigating a car pulled over on the side of a Las Vegas freeway off-ramp pleaded guilty Tuesday morning.
Sgt. Michael Abbate and Trooper Alberto Felix were killed in the early morning hours of Nov. 30, 2023, as they were investigating a driver asleep at the wheel with an open can of beer in the car.
Driver identified; 2 Nevada State Police officers struck, killed on I-15 in Las Vegas
Jemarcus Williams, 46, pleaded guilty to two counts of category B felony DUI resulting in death. As a result, he will pay restitution of $5,000 to the victims. He will face incarceration for a minimum of two years, and a maximum of 20 years per count.
There was a strong show of support from relatives for the two victims in the courtroom as Williams’ entered his guilty plea.
Nevada District Court Judge Susan Johnson said if Williams’ driving privileges are ever reinstated, he will be required to have a breathalyzer installed for at least one year and up to three years maximum.
Williams is scheduled to appear in court on June 11 at 8:30 a.m. for his sentencing.
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