Driver accused in fatal July 4 crash identified, faces only misdemeanor DUI charge

LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — The driver accused of driving impaired and causing a fatal accident earlier this month has been identified as Carlos Roberto Hernandez, according to court documents.

Hernandez is accused of driving under the influence and hitting and killing 35-year-old Kyle Burrell on the 215 near the North Durango exit on July 4.

Court documents reveal that a Nevada State Police trooper observed Hernandez with red, bloodshot, watery eyes and found two green Buzz Balls, which are pre-mixed cocktails, in his possession…

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