Published on: August 16, 2025, 04:33h.
Updated on: August 15, 2025, 01:33h.
- A man from Las Vegas faces DUI charges after allegedly colliding with a state police vehicle.
- The accused was discovered unconscious at a slot machine.
- He admitted to consuming whiskey prior to the incident.
A Las Vegas man has been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after being found intoxicated at a slot machine in a local casino.
Late Tuesday night, around 11:45 pm, a vehicle collided with a Nevada State Police Highway Patrol cruiser while the officer was responding to a different traffic situation.
After the incident, the vehicle that struck the cruiser fled the scene. The police officer suffered injuries and was taken to a local hospital for treatment.
The collision happened on the southbound lane of Interstate 15, close to the 215 Beltway. Authorities found the suspect’s vehicle approximately 20 minutes later at the Silverton Casino.
Officers located the vehicle’s owner, 51-year-old Mark Guyot, asleep at a slot machine in the casino, which is situated just an exit south on I-15 at Exit 33.
Multiple Charges Filed
Upon his arrest, law enforcement suspected that Guyot was under the influence of alcohol. In addition to a notable odor of alcohol, an investigation of his vehicle revealed two empty whiskey bottles.
Guyot now faces charges for DUI resulting in major bodily harm, hit-and-run, and failure to comply after a traffic incident.
According to police reports, when officers roused Guyot, they noted slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and he admitted to being aware that he had “hit something.” Despite this, he claimed leaving the scene was the “right choice.”
In the complaint, Guyot confessed to having consumed three whiskey drinks earlier in downtown Las Vegas before heading southbound. He cooperated with field sobriety tests, which he ultimately did not pass, as reported by authorities.
He declined a breathalyzer test and was taken to the Clark County Detention Center, where he underwent two blood draws. Results are anticipated within two weeks.
Guyot was released after posting $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court on Monday, August 18.
Anyone found guilty of DUI causing significant bodily harm could face a prison sentence ranging from two to 20 years, along with fines between $2,000 and $5,000. Significant bodily harm encompasses injuries like fractures, wounds needing stitches, organ damage, paralysis, burns, long-lasting cosmetic damage, loss of consciousness, and chronic pain.
The Nevada State Police Highway Patrol officer involved has since been discharged from the hospital and is anticipated to make a full recovery.
Suspect Affiliated with Casino Clients
A search revealed a Mark Guyot in Las Vegas who claims to be a video producer and director, also identifying himself as a father of four. He states that he specializes in advertising, branding, video portfolios for businesses, social media projects, and live event services.
On his business website, Guyot lists MGM Resorts as a client. MGM is the largest employer in Nevada, managing more casinos along the Las Vegas Strip than any other entity.