According to a newly released arrest report, Jose Marmolejo was driving recklessly near Paradise Hills Drive and Horizon Ridge Parkway in Henderson when he ran over and killed a 13-year-old boy.
Reports say Marmelejo was going around a roundabout. Jose was driving about 90 mph when he lost control of his car, and the vehicle jumped the sidewalk, hitting a teenage pedestrian and causing their death. Police claim that at the time of the collision, Mr. Marmolejo was not under the influence of alcohol.
A GoFundMe page was set up and has raised $58,000+ for the deceased victim, Rex Patchett.
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