State v. Salamanca

OPINION

JOHNSEN, Chief Judge.

¶ 1 Roberto Alejandro Salamanca argues the superior court erred by admitting two text messages he sent moments before he *294crashed his car into another vehicle, fatally injuring the other driver. We affirm the court’s ruling that one text message was intrinsic to the charged crimes and conclude the other was admissible pursuant to Arizona Rule of Evidence 404(b).

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

¶ 2 Driving along Route 66 toward downtown Flagstaff, Salamanca weaved in and out of traffic at about twice the posted speed limit.1 He lost control of his sport utility…