Las Vegas Woman Sentenced for Fatal DUI Crash

Cynthia Phelps, a 64-year-old woman, was sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to driving under the influence, which resulted in the deaths of 42-year-old Robert Higgins and his 14-year-old stepson, Erik McPherson, at a Las Vegas bus stop. The incident occurred on April 17, when Phelps was reportedly driving the wrong way and had a blood alcohol concentration double the legal limit. Amber Reedy, the mother of Erik and wife of Robert, delivered a victim impact statement expressing her profound grief and anger over the loss of her family members, which left her hospitalized for months. During the sentencing, Phelps, who claims to have no memory of the crash due to a possible seizure, expressed remorse through her public defender. The judge emphasized the preventable nature of DUI offenses, underscoring the real harm caused by such actions. Phelps's sentence includes five to 20 years for each count, to be served consecutively, ensuring she faces a significant period in prison before being eligible for parole.