Las Vegas Club Promoter Faces Serious Charges After Alleged Drunk Driving Incident Involving Tesla
A 28-year-old Las Vegas club promoter has been arrested and charged with multiple offences following a serious incident where he allegedly drove his Tesla while intoxicated, striking a family of three visiting from the United Kingdom. Gavin Caci was booked into jail on two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol resulting in substantial bodily harm, two counts of reckless driving, and four counts of failing to stop at the scene of an accident.
Details of the Disturbing Collision
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, the incident occurred around 7:30 pm when Caci was travelling through an intersection in a 2026 Tesla. Police reports state that Caci swerved onto a sidewalk before allegedly swerving back into his lane. The front of his Tesla then struck the rear of a second vehicle that was stopped at a red light.
The collision caused Caci's vehicle to veer off the road, striking a British couple and their two-year-old daughter who were in a stroller. Tragically, the young child is now fighting for her life in hospital with life-threatening injuries. The 32-year-old mother also sustained life-threatening injuries, while the 38-year-old father suffered only minor injuries. Authorities have not released the family's identity.
Alleged Flight from the Scene and Arrest
Police stated that Caci did not slow down after hitting the family and instead fled the scene to a nearby Topgolf parking lot. A witness followed his vehicle, enabling police to later apprehend Caci at that location. When officers arrived, they reported that Caci showed clear signs of drunkenness.
The driver of the second vehicle involved in the initial collision was identified as 35-year-old Yurdenia Velazco-Hernandez, a Las Vegas resident. She was transported to hospital with minor injuries but has since been released.
Court Appearance and Previous Record
Caci appeared at the Las Vegas criminal courthouse on Monday, where video footage from local NBC affiliate KSNV showed him stone-faced as he heard the felony charges against him. Public records indicate this is Caci's first arrest for DUI charges, though he was previously arrested in 2023 for speeding.
According to his social media accounts, Caci works as a club promoter for high-end nightclubs across Las Vegas. His Instagram profile shows links to multiple events for Tao Group Hospitality, which operates nightclubs and restaurants in major cities including New York City, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Chicago, Singapore, and Mexico City.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Caci will remain in custody and is scheduled to return to court on Wednesday for a status check on the filing of his criminal complaint. The Daily Mail has reached out to law enforcement for updates on the family's conditions and to Caci's legal representation for comment, but no further information has been released at this time.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the severity of the injuries, the alleged drunk driving, and the fact that the victims were international visitors. Community members and authorities alike are closely monitoring the situation as the legal process unfolds and the British family continues their recovery journey.
