Driver in fatal 12-car crash argues case should be DUI, not murder

The 19-year-old driver accused of causing a 12-car crash in Las Vegas that killed three people is once again asking to have murder charges dismissed in his case.

Jose Gutierrez was arrested after the crash near Jones Boulevard and Cheyenne Avenue. He faces nine felony charges, including three counts of murder with use of a deadly weapon.

Witnesses and police have testified that Gutierrez sped up to stopped traffic at the intersection on November 18 and did not appear to make any attempt to stop, brake or otherwise avoid a collision…

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