LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A Clark County District Court judge set a $500,000 bail on Tuesday for a 64-year-old man accused of driving impaired when he killed a man riding a motorcycle.
Waymon Wells was arrested last week on Wednesday, near the intersection of Jones and West Oakey boulevards for reportedly causing a multi-vehicle crash. Wells appeared in Las Vegas Justice Court on Tuesday for his initial appearance.
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According to the Clark County District Attorney’s office, Wells was allegedly under the influence of a mixture of cocaine, marijuana, and benzodiazepines at the time of his arrest. Wells reportedly told officers he was on his way to place a bet when the crash occurred.
Clark County prosecutors also stated Wells is a Navy veteran. He’s facing three charges: DUI of alcohol and/or controlled or prohibited substance, resulting in death; driving without a valid driver’s license; and failure to decrease speed or use due car under certain circumstances…