Ashley Perez‑Sanchez, a Las Vegas widow, is preparing for a sentencing hearing after the man who struck her husband’s car, killing 42‑year‑old construction worker Humberto Sanchez Aguero, admitted guilt in court. Nearly eight months after the crash at the intersection of North Eastern Avenue and East Stewart Avenue, she still cannot bring herself to drive through that area and hopes the punishment will reflect the permanent loss her family has suffered.
Plea And Sentencing
Raul Angel Castorena pleaded guilty as part of a deal to a single count of reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm and was released on $5,000 bail ahead of a sentencing hearing that was set with less than 24 hours’ notice, according to 8 News Now. Court records cited by the station show Castorena had originally faced charges that included DUI resulting in death and failing to obey a traffic control device before prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to reduce the case to one felony count. Perez‑Sanchez told the outlet she wants a sentence that reflects that her husband is not coming home.
How The Crash Unfolded
The deadly chain‑reaction wreck happened on June 23, 2025, at North Eastern Avenue and East Stewart Avenue when a Toyota Camry allegedly ran a red light and slammed into a Volkswagen, which was then pushed into another car and into a semi‑truck, according to a collision report from the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Police and firefighters had to mechanically extricate the Volkswagen’s driver before he was rushed to University Medical Center, the department’s summary states. The Clark County coroner later identified the driver as 42‑year‑old Humberto Sanchez‑Aguero, according to FOX5.
Family Speaks Out
Perez‑Sanchez says the fallout at home has been relentless and quiet. Her children have withdrawn and speak less since their father’s death, and the rhythms of daily life have shifted in ways no court order can repair, she told 8 News Now. Sanchez‑Aguero had been the family’s main provider, and driving past the crash site is a constant reminder that there are no do‑overs. “My husband didn’t get a second chance, why does he?” Perez‑Sanchez said in the interview.
What The Law Says
Under Nevada law, reckless driving that proximately causes death or substantial bodily harm is a category B felony that can bring up to six years in state prison and fines of up to $5,000, with the possibility of harsher penalties in certain situations, according to Justia’s posting of NRS 484B.653. That sentencing range helps explain why victim impact statements and plea deals can carry serious weight when a judge decides what happens next. The court will consider the plea agreement, statements from Sanchez‑Aguero’s family and any formal recommendations before setting Castorena’s punishment.
Where The Case Stands
Hoodline previously covered the initial June crash in our earlier coverage of the fatal multi‑vehicle pileup. This latest update follows Castorena’s guilty plea and the scheduling of his sentencing hearing. We will continue tracking court filings and will report the judge’s decision when it is entered.
