Las Vegas, NV (June 2, 2022) – Stephen Wayne Palmatier Jr., of Las Vegas, has been identified as the man killed in a hit-and-run incident in the northwest valley on Wednesday, June 1.

Palmatier, 37, was a passenger in a 2021 Volkswagen that was at a light and stopped at the intersection of Shaumber Road and West Centennial Parkway. Additionally, his wife and two children were in the vehicle.

Metro Police report that a vehicle traveling south across the intersection collided with a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee traveling west on Centennial Parkway that ran a stop sign before crashing into the Volkswagen. After the collision, the driver of the Jeep fled west on foot and was apprehended at her neighboring apartment. A 3-year-old passenger in the Volkswagen sustained significant injuries in the collision.

According to authorities, a 6-year-old daughter and Kristen, Palmatier’s 38-year-old wife, had minor injuries. Stephen Palmatier was seated in the front passenger seat on the right. He passed away at the site of the incident. Police identified the Jeep’s driver as Lisa Geurino, 38, of Las Vegas. She is charged with driving under the influence, reckless driving, and failure to stop at the site of an accident.

We want to extend our deepest condolences to the victim’s family. The accident’s wounded victims are in our thoughts, and we wish them a speedy recovery.

DUI-Related Traffic Accident Fatalities in Las Vegas

The majority of fatal incidents in the previous year were caused by inebriated or impaired drivers, according to figures given by Nevada state officials. Tragically, Nevada’s highways saw a 14-year high of almost 500 DUI-related deaths last year, a statistic that constitutes a tragedy. In addition, accident rates skyrocketed last spring, while the number of fatalities jumped by over 132%.

In addition, the number of fatal car accidents in Nevada has increased compared to the same time period in 2020. During this time period, over thirty collisions occurred around the state, resulting in over forty fatalities. Clearly, there are simply too many deadly vehicle accidents in Nevada. And when victims die from injuries inflicted due to the carelessness of another motorist, their families are often placed in a difficult situation.

Even while bereaved family members mourn the death of a loved one, they may incur mounting medical and funeral costs. If you were wounded or lost a loved one in one of these instances, you should contact a Las Vegas accident attorney promptly for these and other reasons. Please call a Las Vegas vehicle accident attorney as soon as possible to see whether you have legal options after a collision caused by another driver’s negligence. When you begin working with our Nevada personal injury attorney at Eric Roy Law Firm, you will have a clearer grasp of your legal options, allowing you to proceed in the most advantageous manner.

The Las Vegas wrongful death lawyers at Eric Roy Law Firm will treat your family with the utmost sensitivity and respect. We understand how awful it is to endure injuries or lose a loved one in a preventable catastrophe. Consequently, our only duty is to properly comprehend your goals and provide superior legal services in a timely manner. In addition, our staff tailors our recommendations to your specific need.

In other words, you may be certain that we will respond to all of your concerns with empathy and diligence, helping you to navigate this difficult time without further stress. Our passionate legal team has fought for victims and their families for years. Please contact us at 702-423-3333 so we can promptly book your free consultation.

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