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A Wake County tow truck driver is now facing a charge of second-degree murder in a crash in mid-July, court records show.
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Allan Guerrero, 39, was initially arrested at the scene of the July 17 collision at the intersection of Capital Boulevard and Trawick Road, The News & Observer previously reported. Guerrero, who was driving his company’s tow truck at the time, is accused of crashing into three other vehicles after allegedly running a red light.
The crash killed 35-year-old motorcyclist Chandler Hodge and seriously injured three others, according to court documents.
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Guerrero, who is accused of driving while impaired at the time, has been convicted of DWIs in North Carolina at least three times, The N&O found. His driver’s license had already been revoked in 2024, court documents show.
A grand jury indicted Guerrero on the murder charge Monday, and he was served with the new charges in jail Thursday, court records indicate. His bail is now set at $1 million secured; should he post a bail bond, he must undergo continuous alcohol monitoring and may not drive.
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This story was originally published July 31, 2026 at 10:14 AM.