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Las Vegas Teen Charged With Murder in 100-Mph, 12-Car Crash Prosecutors Call Intentional

Prosecutors say video evidence indicates deliberate conduct.

Overview

  • Two people were killed in the Nov. 18 collision, identified as Adilene Duran Rincon, 20, who was pregnant, and Edward Garcia, 38.
  • Jose Gutierrez, 19, is being held without bail and is scheduled for arraignment on Jan. 6.
  • Police say a silver Infiniti G37 slammed into vehicles stopped at a red light at Cheyenne Avenue and North Jones Boulevard after traveling at more than 100 mph.
  • Charges were upgraded from reckless driving to two counts of open murder, one count of attempted murder, and one count of battery with use of a deadly weapon.
  • The district attorney says Gutierrez was not impaired, though police reported finding a marijuana vape and noted bloodshot eyes at the time of arrest.