‘Makes zero sense’: Outrage after accused drunk driver in fatal Las Vegas crash only faces DUI charge

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A driver who reportedly failed a sobriety test after he hit and killed a motorcyclist was only charged with driving under the influence and not death, according to court records.

8 News Now has confirmed the driver of the pick-up truck accused of striking 35-year-old Kyle Burrell was Carlos Roberto Hernandez.

‘Totally avoidable’: Friends upset after losing Las Vegas man in crash involving suspected drunk driver

Burrell was riding his motorcycle on July 4 around midnight. He was getting off the North Durango exit on the 215 when a speeding driver in a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado crashed into him, according to Nevada State Police Highway Patrol.

The impact reportedly sent Burrell off his bike…

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