BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — An 18-year-old accused of leading Bakersfield police on a high-speed chase that ended in a deadly crash is now facing a murder charge.
Ramiro Andres Gutierrez-Ramos is accused of driving a stolen truck when he led Bakersfield police on a pursuit last week.
RAMIRO ANDRES GUTIERREZ RAMOS
Investigators said the chase ended at Panama Lane and Tejon Highway, where the truck ran a stop sign and crashed into another vehicle.
The other driver, 39-year-old Amy Menefee, was killed.
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Gutierrez-Ramos’ arraignment was continued to June 15, and he remains in custody without bail.