Man pleads guilty to second-degree murder

Christopher Stewart, Kansas City, Kan., pleaded guilty today to second-degree murder and eluding a police officer in connection with the Feb. 17, 2014, death of Graciela Olivas.

The death happened at the intersection of 34th and Shawnee Drive, Kansas City, Kan., when a car driven by Stewart collided with a car driven by Olivas. Stewart was fleeing from police at the time, according to authorities. Olivas died as a result of injuries sustained in the collision.

Sentencing has been set for 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, in Division 8 of the Wyandotte County District Court.