Mario Regalado, 43, killed in bicycle crash with alleged hit-and-run driver Cesar Gutierrez, 35, on Eastern Avenue in Henderson, Nevada
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Mon, 03/09/2015 - 1:21pmAccident Date:
Saturday, November 15, 2014Coroner IDs bicyclist killed Saturday afternoon(link is external)
This was Henderson’s 12th traffic-related fatality this year.
Bicyclist killed in Henderson hit-and-run identified(link is external)
Police say the vehicle was traveling at a high rate of speed and then switched lanes into the far right lane, where he struck Regalado.
Bicyclist struck and killed in hit-and-run ID'd(link is external)
Officers said the vehicle had a smashed windshield and damage to the hood. The driver is described as an adult male wearing a flat-brimmed baseball cap.
Newlywed's family begs for hit-and-run driver to turn self in(link is external)
"It's over, before we even got to start," Moses said. His widow feels broken. "We were married for 27 days, just got back from our honeymoon two weeks ago." she said.
BREAKING NEWS: Suspect in fatal hit-and-run crash ID'd, police looking for him(link is external)
Detectives said Gutierrez is 6 feet tall and weighs about 150 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Gutierrez was arrested by Henderson Police on July 13 for possession of a stolen vehicle, driving without a driver license, no insurance, and displaying a bogus license plate.
Henderson police seek driver who struck, killed cyclist(link is external)
Police issued a warrant for the arrest of Cesar Gutierrez, 35, on Nov. 20. He faces felony charges that include leaving the scene of an accident involving a death, reckless driving and striking a bicycle. He is suspected to be the driver of an Acura Integra that struck Mario Regalado, 43, while Regalado rode a bike Nov. 15 near Eastern and Evansville avenues.
Man arrested in connection with fatal hit-and-run(link is external)
Cesar Gutierrez, 35, was arrested hiding in a Las Vegas apartment, according to police.
The bicyclist who was killed Saturday in a Henderson hit-and-run collision was identified Sunday as Mario Regalado, 43, of Las Vegas, who was riding on Eastern Avenue about 2 p.m., near Evansville Avenue, when he was hit by a car. Regalado was taken to St. Rose Dominican Hospital where he was pronounced deceased. Police said the driver of a blue 1990s model of a Honda or Acura sedan with a Nevada license plate 871-LZH was speeding. The driver is suspected to be 33-year-old Cesar Gutierrez. The car has a smashed windshield and damage to its hood. It was last seen on Eastern near Grand Hills Drive. Henderson police are asking the public to call 9-1-1 if the vehicle is seen. Anyone with information should call police at 702-267-4913, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or www.crimestoppersofnv.com.
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Type: Bicycle Accident
People Involved:
Mario Regalado
Cesar Gutierrez
Roadway:
Eastern AvenueCity:
Henderson, NVCounty:
Clark County, NVArea:
Las Vegas, NV
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This man was one of the
This man was one of the hardest working person I ever known. He was a great boss and a loving family man. I considered him to be a brother to me. I will miss him extremely much. I hope and pray that the person or people who did this is caught.
The "Mustang" family in
The "Mustang" family in Hollywood Florida is at a loss. Our dear friend was taken too soon. He will be missed beyond words, but his never ending smile will live on in our hearts. Heaven has another Angel...
mario was a wonderful person
mario was a wonderful person just married the love of his life. has a beautiful daughter. he was loved and adored by so many people out here in Hollywood fl.. i pray that they find justice. and get the person who is responsible for taking his life to soon... he is an angel in all of our Hearts..
Thank you buddy for pushing
Thank you buddy for pushing me hard @ work, we'll all miss you....Mellisa I'm So Sorry for your lost.
We will miss you. Thank you
We will miss you. Thank you for being a great boss.
Oops I know loss
Oops I know loss
He used to be my supervisor,
He used to be my supervisor, was a great guy, rip buddy
Mario was a real class act.
Mario was a real class act. I learned a lot from him in the all too short of time that I called him my colleague. He was an impressive leader and an even more impressive person. Rest in peace Mario.
We knew Mario for about 12
We knew Mario for about 12 years.
He was one of the good ones and did not deserve to be cut so short in this life.
Mario, you will always be missed.
We pray for your loved ones.
A true tragedy and a total
A true tragedy and a total loss. Hardest working man I ever met. A good man too for his family, friends, and coworkers. He would challenge and bring out the best in people. He will indeed be missed.
I had the opportunity to meet
I had the opportunity to meet mario a few years ago while playing softball. He was an amazing dad to his beautiful little girl. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this tragic time.
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