Keenan Jackson, 37, appeared in a Las Vegas courtroom facing charges related to a fatal crash that took the life of a local high school student, McKenzie Scott. According to News 3 LV, Jackson stood before Judge Daniel Westmeyer on Saturday morning for a preliminary hearing. The judge determined that a $500,000 bail was appropriate, stipulating stringent conditions such as high-level electronic monitoring, a driving prohibition, and a clear mandate to avoid further trouble.
The court heard that Jackson had been arrested after allegedly striking Scott in a crosswalk near Arbor View High School on Friday morning. Coming in search of work in December 2024, he was reportedly under the suspicion of impairment at the time of the accident. Jackson's public defender cited his recent employment and clean criminal record, arguing for his release, as reported by KTNV. The charges laid against him include driving under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance, resulting in death, reckless driving, and operating a vehicle without a valid license.
In the midst of this legal proceeding, students at Arbor View High School are grappling with the shock and immediate reckoning of sudden loss. "I came here today to support my community, my family, because right now we're going through a lot and as a representative of my community, I want to be there for them," Brayden Boulter, a senior, and student council representative said in a statement obtained by News 3 LV. He expressed the communal heartbreak as plans for a "Grad Walk" were abruptly scrapped amid the harrowing news of Scott's passing.
McKenzie Scott was killed in the crosswalk in what has become a stark and stern reminder of the impact of alleged impaired driving has on communities. As reported by KTNV, the Grad Walk's cancellation was announced during fifth period, when students were informed about Scott's involvement in the crash, "It was very shocking. As seniors in the class, we were actually looking forward to a very exciting day," Boulter told News 3 LV. Jackson's next court appearance is scheduled for May 6.
