A Devastating Morning Collision (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – A judge handed down a significant prison term Monday to the man who struck and fled after hitting a 12-year-old boy on his way to school. Oh’Ryan Brooks faced Clark County District Court as the consequences of his actions from last October unfolded. The sentencing marked a step toward accountability in a case that gripped the community.[1][2]
A Devastating Morning Collision
On October 3, 2025, near Owens Avenue and 21st Street, 12-year-old Cristofer Suarez walked toward J.D. Smith Middle School. An SUV driven by Brooks struck the boy with enough force to throw him against a nearby fence. Suarez suffered severe injuries and lingered for three days at University Medical Center before succumbing.[1][2]
Brooks did not remain at the scene. Police later located him at a nearby apartment complex. Officers observed signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and an unsteady gait. He failed field sobriety tests and admitted to inhaling THC from a vape pen shortly before their arrival.[2]…