On April 1, 2013 a Las Vegas man was driving under the influence of marijuana, synthetic marijuana, and prescription drugs when he crashed his car into an area restaurant during lunch hour, and injured 10 people. The perpetrator, Gage James Lindsey, pleaded guilty this week to felony charges of driving under the influence causing substantial bodily harm.
As a part of his plea deal prosecutors dropped four additional felony charges against the man, as the parties came to an agreement which avoided trial. According to court documents Lindsey had taken Xanax and marijuana in the hours leading up to the moment that he crashed his 1993 Lexus into the Egg & I restaurant on Sahara Avenue. According to witnesses of the incident Lindsey first crossed the median into oncoming traffic, then struck two cars before running into the patio of the restaurant.
After the accident Lindsay reportedly attempted to flee, but was caught by restaurant patrons and good Samaritans in the area. Injuries to the victims included arm and shoulder fractures, other broken bones, one victims suffering a collapsed lung.
If you or someone you know has been injured as a result of a Nevada automobile accident, contact the Law offices of Jolley Urga Woodbury & Little now at (702) 699-7500 or contact us online today.
