“For some unknown reason Ethan accelerated and would not stop," Carpenter wrote in his sworn affidavit. In the handwritten letter directed to the judge presiding over the case and the Cleveland County District Attorney, Carpenter alleges that Mestas was the driver and wouldn't pull over when he and his wife begged him to stop. Oklahoma Highway Patrol confirmed with 13 Investigates that Martinez passed away from her injuries on September 1.Īfter being charged with 1st-degree murder in connection to Mestas' death, Carpenter filed a motion to dismiss. Mestas died at the scene, while Carpenters's wife was transported to an area hospital in critical condition. The patrolman conducted a tactical vehicle intervention on the interstate causing the truck to spin and roll. Three people from Pueblo were inside the truck: Carpenter, his wife Mercedes Martinez, and Ethan Mestas.Īccording to the patrolman in pursuit, Carpenter was believed to be behind the wheel.
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