Video has been released showing the recent hit-and-run death of a retired Las Vegas police chief in what police are calling an intentional attack by the teenage driver.
Andreas Probst, 64, was fatally struck Aug. 14 while riding his bicycle in northwest Las Vegas, where he had retired after leaving his role as police chief of Bell, Calif. , in 2009.
The 17-year-old driver, whose name was not released by police because of his age, was arrested shortly after the crash and taken to the juvenile detention center.
Late last month, police said charges against the driver would be upgraded to include an open count of murder, after investigators discovered video showing the driver intentionally hit Probst, according to the police. Las Vegas Review Journal.
On Saturday, a video circulated widely on social media and sparked outraged reactions, showing the driver asking “ready?” and the passenger, who was filming, laughed and replied “yeah, he hit his ass”.
Andreas Probst, 64, was fatally shot Aug. 14 while riding his bike in northwest Las Vegas. Newly released video shows he was intentionally killed by the teen driver.
A visual analysis of the video by DailyMail.com confirms that it shows the same spot where Probst was killed, on a stretch of North Tenaya Way near West Centennial Parkway.
No charges have been filed against the passenger who filmed the fatal crash and apparently encouraged the driver to go through with it.
A spokesperson for the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday.
On X, formerly known as Twitter, a clip of the video was shared by actor James Woods, who commented: “They stole a car and murdered a perfectly innocent man for laughs.” When will this end? And above all, how will this end?
Fox News commentator Greg Gutfeld likened the footage to an ISIS beheading video, writing: “a public execution.” filmed. we need new leadership that understands that the new terrorist threat is within and puts an end to this reign of evil.
The fatal hit-and-run happened around 6 a.m., while Probst was taking his morning walk.
Police said a 2016 Hyundai Elantra hit him from behind and fled the scene at a high speed. Probst was rushed to University Medical Center, where he was confirmed dead.
The suspected driver of the Elantra was arrested later the same day and police say he was linked to the theft of several other vehicles that morning.
The accused killer, aged 17, was not identified by police due to his status as a minor.
The 17-year-old driver (left) was arrested shortly after the crash and charged with murder. There has been no news on the charges for the passenger (right)
Probst retired to Nevada after leaving his post as police chief of Bell, California, in 2009.
Probst is seen in a family photo. He started cycling for exercise after starting a remote job in security consulting after retiring from law enforcement.
Probst had a 35-year career in law enforcement in California, including as police chief of Bell, an unincorporated city in Los Angeles County.
He retired in 2009 and moved to Las Vegas, where he worked remotely for a security consulting company, and took up cycling to stay in shape.
His daughter, Taylor Probst, told Magazine-Journal that she received an alert from her father’s Apple Watch that he had fallen on the morning of August 14.
She rushed with her mother, Crystal, to the scene of the accident, which was just three miles from their home.
By the time they arrived, Probst had already been taken to the hospital, but the signs left behind were grim.
“I also come from law enforcement growing up,” Crystal told the newspaper. “I was able to make sure, there is his bike, his helmet is there, his phone is there.” I tell myself, this is not good.
“Honestly, he was like a ray of sunshine that came through your life,” said Probst’s daughter Taylor, seen with her mother Crystal at a memorial vigil at the crash site.
On September 7, community members gathered at the scene of the fatal crash to honor Probst with Ghost Bike, a permanently installed bicycle painted white to mark the collision point.
Mourners join Probst’s family at the scene where he was killed in northwest Vegas.
Police officers from several local jurisdictions were also present to pay their respects
On September 7, community members gathered at the scene of the fatal crash to honor Probst with Ghost Bike, a permanently installed bicycle painted white to mark the collision point.
Police officers from several local jurisdictions were also on hand to pay their respects.
“He was an amazing man, a husband,” Andreas’ wife Crystal said at the memorial event, according to KLAS-TV. “A father, a brother. »
“Honestly, he was like a ray of sunshine that came through your life,” his daughter Taylor said.
Last year, 14 cyclists were killed on the roads in Clark County, which includes Las Vegas, in addition to 72 pedestrians who were fatally struck, according to state data.
According to the most recent data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 966 cyclists were killed in traffic crashes nationwide in 2021, marking a 40-year high.
