LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A southern Kentucky man is charged with murder after police said he crashed a stolen truck into several vehicles in Old Louisville.
Officers arrested 23-year-old Alvaro Manriqez from Whitley County on Friday after the crash on West Hill Street at Second Street.
According to arrest records, police said Alvaro Manriqez was speeding on Hill Street when he ran a red light and hit five other vehicles.
23-year-old Jalen Davis-Rhodes, a passenger in a blue Honda that was struck, was killed on impact. The driver of the Honda was reportedly seriously injured.
Police said Manriqez did not have a valid driver’s license and told paramedics and detectives he had ingested “some ice” which is another term for crystal meth.
In addition to the murder charge, Manriqez is facing felony assault, criminal mischief and wanton endangerment.
Manriquez's bond has been set at $500,000; his next hearing is scheduled for Nov. 23 at 1 p.m.
He’s currently being held at Metro Corrections.
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