Overland Park man pleads guilty for causing fatal DUI crash

An Overland Park man has pleaded guilty to two felony charges, including involuntary manslaughter while driving under the influence, for causing a head-on crash last year that killed a passenger in his vehicle.

On Monday in Johnson County District Court, Matthew Karabas pleaded guilty to DUI involuntary manslaughter and attempted aggravated battery for causing a fatal crash in 2024 that killed Eric M. Diaz, a Florida man visiting the area for work.

The plea was part of an agreement that amended the original charges of first-degree murder, second-degree murder, driving under the influence with aggravated battery and fleeing and eluding a police officer…

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