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Indictment Issued in Fatal Wrong-Way Crash Involving Law Enforcement Recruits

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Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez has been indicted for a tragic incident that occurred on November 16, 2022, when he drove his SUV the wrong way into a group of law enforcement recruits in California, resulting in the death of Alejandro Martinez-Inzunza and injuries to nine others. He faces serious charges, including felony vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence and multiple counts of reckless driving. Gutierrez, who pleaded not guilty, is set for a pretrial conference on February 9, 2024. The incident has left a lasting impact on the families of the victims and the law enforcement community, as they continue to mourn the loss and injuries sustained during the training run.

Key Details: • Pretrial conference scheduled for February 9, 2024. • Incident occurred on November 16, 2022, near Whittier, California. • Gutierrez faces charges including felony vehicular manslaughter and nine counts of reckless driving.

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Los Angeles County District Attorney’s OfficeLos Angeles County Sheriff’s DepartmentNicholas Joseph GutierrezAlejandro Martinez-InzunzaGeorge GascónWhittier, California

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