LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – Gerardo Jose Lopez, is no longer facing a DUI charge, according to court records.
His lawyer, Michael Becker confirmed to FOX5 that Lopez’s blood tests came back negative for alcohol and drugs.
The 38-year-old now faces a reckless driving charge.
According to the arrest report, Las Vegas police were in the area by University Center and Twain observed a driver run a red light. A pedestrian identified as 32-year-old Jessica Fodge was walking by sidewalk was hit. The mom of four died later at the hospital.
Police reports say Lopez failed a sobriety test and he had bloodshot and watery eyes.
Defense attorney Becker said his client will be released Wednesday with a condition that he cannot drive a motor vehicle.
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