Pedestrian killed in collision with alleged DUI driver Jessica Saitta, 35, on Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada
Deadly crash on Sahara involving pedestrian
There is a vehicle at the scene flipped on its side and a downed tree in the median.
Las Vegas woman suspected of DUI was headed to methadone clinic when she allegedly struck, killed bicyclist
A 35-year-old Las Vegas woman told police she was on her way to a methadone clinic when a bicyclist rode out in front of her in the early morning hours of Tuesday, according to an arrest report.
Police report: Woman accused of DUI in deadly Las Vegas crash ran red light
Saitta is being held at Clark County Detention Center. Court records indicate that conditions of her bail would include high-level electronic monitoring, no driving, staying out of trouble and options for drug and alcohol monitoring.
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