BREAKING: Driver accused of injuring 25 recruits in Whittier crash released from custody
Authorities arrested a 22-year-old driver who they believe intentionally slammed into a group of law-enforcement recruits out for a training run in Whittier.A 22-year-old Diamond Bar man who authorities believe intentionally slammed into a group of law-enforcement recruits in Whittier was released from custody Thursday evening due to insufficient evidence, according to jail records.
Nicholas Joseph Gutierrez was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of attempted murder on peace officers after 25 recruits suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.The case was expected to be presented to the L.A.
A Sheriff's Department detective told Eyewitness News that the act is believed to be intentional after more interviews, videos and physical evidence were collected. Sheriff Alex Villanueva previously said the crash was an accident, however, authorities say that was based on preliminary information, as authorities continued to investigate. Further evidence collected led them to believe the suspect intentionally slammed into the group.
The incident unfolded early Wednesday morning in the South Whittier area near Mills Avenue and Trumball Street.BREAKING: We will add more details to this report as they become available.
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