Las Vegas Teacher Killed in 103 MPH Crash | Las Vegas News

A Las Vegas teacher, Jeff Buchbaum, died in a horrific crash on Boulder Highway after being struck by a vehicle allegedly speeding at 103 mph in a 45 mph zone. The suspect, Zachary Zwick, appeared in court and was jailed after bail was raised to $100,000—though prosecutors sought even higher. Zwick’s car data confirmed the extreme speed, and he claims no memory of the crash, with no signs of impairment. A veteran special education teacher, Buchbaum had over 20 years of service and left behind a seriously injured wife. This tragedy underscores the deadly consequences of reckless driving, especially in pedestrian zones. Zwick has a history of speeding tickets, and authorities suspect he may have been racing another car. Charges include felony reckless driving resulting in death. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0155d0b9bf169371