Las Vegas Officer Killed by Drunk Driver: Jimenez-Jimenez 3x Legal Limit

May 27, 2025 United States United States News
Las Vegas Officer Killed by Drunk Driver: Jimenez-Jimenez 3x Legal Limit

LVMPD Officer Colton Pulsipher and Fernando Jimenez-Jimenez died in a Las Vegas crash. Jimenez-Jimenez was nearly 3x the legal alcohol limit.

Las Vegas Officer Killed by Drunk Driver

A tragic wrong-way collision in Las Vegas on December 12, 2024, resulted in the deaths of both LVMPD Officer Colton Pulsipher, 29, and Fernando Jimenez-Jimenez, 31.

Details of the Incident

According to Nevada State Police, Jimenez-Jimenez was driving under the influence and was nearly three times the legal alcohol limit at the time of the crash.

Evidence Found

Authorities also discovered empty alcohol containers and receipts from a marijuana dispensary in Jimenez-Jimenez's vehicle, indicating potential contributing factors to the incident.

Investigation Ongoing

The crash is still under investigation.

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