Gavin Caci, a 28‑year‑old Las Vegas club promoter, was sentenced Thursday in Clark County District Court to a minimum of eight years in prison for a drunken crash that injured a mother and her toddler. The judge, Tara Clark Newberry, said, "There has to be accountability and justice," adding, "There's so many things you could have done."
The collision occurred on Feb. 8 at about 7:35 p.m. near Harmon Avenue and Audrie Lane, just east of the Strip. Caci, driving a 2026 Tesla Model Y, rode onto a sidewalk, struck a car, returned to the sidewalk and then hit three pedestrians – a man, his wife and their two‑year‑old daughter from the United Kingdom. The child was thrown from a stroller and hit a pole; the mother and child were hospitalized with severe injuries.
Caci entered a guilty plea in August to multiple DUI and hit‑and‑run charges after initially pleading not guilty in March. He had a blood‑alcohol level of 0.22 less than two hours after the crash and fled the scene, though a witness later followed him to a parking lot on Koval Lane. He has already served 19 days in the Clark County Detention Center.
During sentencing, Caci told the court, "I understand that nothing excuses my actions," and said he would accept whatever sentence was imposed. He noted he has been attending AA meetings and strengthening his religious beliefs. Defense attorney Paola Armeni asked for a 2‑to‑5‑year term per victim to run concurrently, while prosecutors sought 32 to 80 years. Victim Luke Sadler read a statement describing his wife’s and daughter’s intensive‑care treatment after the crash.
Sources: 8 News Now
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