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Fatal Amesbury Police Chase Crash Leads to Homicide and Heroin-Trafficking Charges for Teen Driver

Police say a short stop attempt escalated into a deadly crash tied to drug charges.

Overview

  • The pursuit began near Hillside Avenue around 9:09 p.m. Monday after officers tried to stop a speeding car.
  • Police say the driver briefly pulled over, fled as officers approached, and crashed about two minutes later at Elm Street and Route 110.
  • A backseat passenger was ejected in the crash, was struck by another vehicle, and died from his injuries, and police have not released his name.
  • Driver Yenciel Soto, 18, of Lawrence, faces motor vehicle homicide by reckless operation and trafficking in heroin.
  • Passengers Felix Agramonte, 24, and Iran Soto-Custodio, 29, both of Lawrence, are each charged with heroin trafficking.