Vegas Mom Rages After Son’s E-Scooter Death Brings Only Misdemeanor Charge

A Las Vegas mother is blasting prosecutors after the driver in a crash that killed her 22-year-old son and critically injured her 14-year-old was charged with only misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter. The driver is due in court next week in the death of Christopher Soto, who was riding a stand-up e-scooter with his younger brother when they were struck at West Warm Springs Road and South Torrey Pines Drive. The filing has reignited debate over how Nevada handles deadly collisions that do not involve alcohol or drugs.

Police Say Surveillance Video Captured Deadly Impact

On March 24, 2025, Metro’s Collision Investigation Section said surveillance footage and witness statements show a 2017 Toyota Corolla entering the intersection as two e-scooters…..

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