A fatal crash in Las Vegas on May 22 near Boulder Highway and Desert Horizons Drive has become the subject of an ongoing police investigation, with newly released 911 call recordings and video evidence providing additional context about the moments immediately after the collision.
Incident
According to Las Vegas police, the crash occurred just south of Russell Road when a vehicle driven by 28-year-old Zachary Zwick allegedly traveled at a high rate of speed and collided with another car driven by 55-year-old Jeff Buchbaum.
Buchbaum was transported to hospital following the crash but later died from his injuries. His wife, Jennifer Boske, was also injured in the collision and has since spoken to local media about the incident.
Emergency Response
Audio from 911 calls placed after the crash captures multiple witnesses describing a rapidly developing emergency scene involving fire, overturned vehicles, and injured occupants.
One caller described seeing the initial impact, saying, “All I saw was a car coming and then an explosion.” The caller reported that one vehicle had flipped and appeared to be on fire.
Another witness said a civilian attempted to use a fire extinguisher at the scene, but indicated the fire was not fully contained.
“The fire is still not put out, by the way. We tried. They tried,” one caller told dispatch.
In another recording, background noise includes shouting and confusion, with at least one caller reporting that people were still inside the overturned vehicle.
Investigation
Police investigators reviewed Ring doorbell footage from a nearby residence that captured the crash. According to authorities, the impact caused a minivan to lift off the ground before landing and immediately rolling over.
Investigators also reported that a fire began at the front of Zwick’s vehicle after the collision. Officials noted there were no visible tire friction marks on the roadway, which may indicate a lack of braking before impact.
The front tires of Zwick’s vehicle were later described as burned and deflated following the crash.
Charges
Zachary Zwick was arrested and charged with two felony counts of reckless driving. Court records show he was released from jail after posting a $10,000 bond the day after the incident.
He is scheduled to appear in court on June 23.
Victim
Jeff Buchbaum, 55, was pronounced dead at the hospital. He was identified locally as a father of three and a special education teacher.
His wife survived the crash with injuries and has spoken publicly through local media coverage.
LegalProcess
The case remains under review as investigators continue to analyze video evidence, witness statements, and physical evidence from the scene.
At this stage, no additional charges have been announced. Prosecutors are expected to rely on reconstruction findings as they prepare for upcoming court proceedings.
Outlook
The incident remains under active investigation, with further developments expected following the defendant’s scheduled court appearance in June.
Officials have not released additional details regarding potential changes to charges or further findings from the ongoing review.
FAQs
Where did the crash take place?
Near Boulder Highway and Desert Horizons Drive in Las Vegas.
Was there a fatality?
Yes, one driver was pronounced dead after the crash.
What charges were filed?
Two felony counts of reckless driving were filed.
What did witnesses report?
They reported a fire, vehicle rollover, and people trapped inside.
When is the court hearing?
The court appearance is scheduled for June 23.
