Jose Gutierrez, 19, is facing open murder charges after a 12-car crash in Las Vegas in November 2025. He pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors have decided not to seek the death penalty, according to FOX5 Vegas and District Court officials.
A crash on November 18, 2025, at Cheyenne Avenue and Jones Boulevard killed three people, including Gutierrez's pregnant girlfriend, when his silver Infiniti struck a line of stopped cars, with excessive speed cited as a major factor by LVMPD, as reported by Hoodline. Gutierrez, who waived his right to a speedy trial, faces a trial starting May 18, with charges upgraded from reckless driving to open murder due to the collision being considered intentional.
Witnesses described the scene in vivid terms, with one comparing it to a "suicide bomber," as mentioned by KTNV. The tragic event caused multiple injuries and underscores the severe impact of traffic fatalities on the Las Vegas community.
