The California Highway Patrol alleged Gonzalez Mendoza was under the influence of alcohol while driving a Toyota Camry that initiated a series of collisions involving a big rig and a Hyundai Elantra driven by Morales.
After a bumpy ride that included the victim's family speaking out against the deal, a controversial plea over a fatal police chase has been approved.
The tragic death of 67-year-old Marianne Mildred Casey has drawn attention to the recklessness of individuals like Anthony Michael Hanzal, who is suspected of drug use during a high-speed police chase.