LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – The group of oldsters sitting round a park desk was quieter than typical with out the Las Vegas father of two whom that they had come to know and love.
His tales and e-bike lacking after a deadly suspected DUI crash on Feb. 21.
James McCoy Jr., 62, was on his solution to decide up his six and eight-year-old daughters at Howard Heckethorn Elementary College within the northwest Las Vegas valley earlier than he was allegedly struck and killed by a driver who faces a number of fees together with DUI leading to demise, in accordance with Las Vegas Metro police.
Jesus Robles Jr., 49, was driving an unregistered black 2007 Chevrolet Tahoe northbound on Jones Boulevard when police mentioned McCoy was hit from behind whereas on his e-bike. A witness touring close by in a Tesla geared up with cameras captured footage of the crash, police mentioned.
Deadly crash at North Jones Boulevard and West Elkhorn Street (KLAS)
McCoy was amongst many dad and mom who would wait at Teton Trails Park for his or her youngsters to be launched from college. Melanie Angeles, a guardian and one in every of McCoy’s mates, mentioned the opposite dad and mom have felt the influence of McCoy’s absence and have organized to assist help the McCoy household.
“He always put his family first and worked tirelessly to provide a loving and nurturing environment for his daughters,” Angeles wrote in a web based fundraising put up. “His sudden passing has left a void that can never be filled.”
8 Information Now verified the GoFundMe account is instantly tied to the McCoy household who intends to place the cash towards the ladies now with out a father. The account was additionally verified by Barbara Leach, McCoy’s mom.
“James had a good sense of humor, a generous heart,” Leach mentioned.
McCoy was killed whereas driving his E-bike on Feb. 21, 2025 close to Jones Boulevard and Elkhorn Street. (KLAS)
Leach mentioned her son had an adventurous spirit, touring all throughout the nation—together with working in Japan and China.
“He was employed with private schools in China, teaching English and American history,” she mentioned. “His calling was adventure, and his to fulfill.”
McCoy lived in China for a number of years earlier than he had his first daughter in Wuhan, in accordance with Leach. The second he noticed the ultrasound he turned a father who needed to recollect each minute.
“Every minute of [his daughters] life was recorded,” Leach mentioned. “That’s the way he felt about his children.”
His two daughters’ nightly custom of a bear hug and kiss earlier than the top of the night time now amiss. Leach mentioned the 2 younger youngsters struggled to grasp the information their father had died, in a heartbreaking second for Leach.
“He was killed by someone who could care less about humanity or what his actions cause in other people’s lives,” she mentioned.
Leach requested for extra reform in dealing with of DUI-related circumstances and harsher circumstances of launch to be imposed on repeat offenders.
“Something has to be done about situations like this. You can’t say enough is enough without saying enough is enough. Who will be the next tragic victim in this kind of scenario,” Leach mentioned.
A gofundme for the McCoy household has been arrange, Leach mentioned the funds will go in direction of supporting the 2 younger women now with out a father.
