In a tragic incident on Friday afternoon, two individuals lost their lives, and another was taken into custody following a police chase that culminated in a devastating crash on the 10 Freeway in Pomona, California. This event unfolded rapidly, with the police pursuit initiated around 4:41 PM, concluding just six minutes later when a BMW crashed on an offramp near Cal Poly Pomona. The swift nature of this pursuit raises questions about the challenges police face during high-speed chases.
Authorities reported that during the incident, two passengers were ejected from the vehicle and sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is currently investigating the crash, while Pomona police are delving into the circumstances surrounding the pursuit, including potential criminal charges for the driver. These investigations highlight the complexities and dangers associated with police pursuits on busy highways.
The aftermath of the crash has led to significant road closures, particularly affecting the northbound 71 Freeway transition to the westbound 10 Freeway, as well as the Kellogg Drive offramp. As of 10 PM Friday, there was no estimated timeline for reopening these routes. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the unpredictable nature of high-speed police chases and the tragic consequences they can have on innocent lives.
Two people died and one person was taken into custody after a police pursuit ended in a crash on the 10 Freeway in Pomona on Friday afternoon, authorities said.
The pursuit began at 4:41 p.m. and ended at 4:47 p.m. when a BMW crashed on a freeway offramp near Cal Poly Pomona, Pomona Police Sgt. Rick Aguiar said.
Two passengers were ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, said California Highway Patrol Officer Sergio Garcia. The CHP is investigating the crash, and Pomona police are investigating the pursuit and any potential criminal charges, he said.
The northbound 71 Freeway transition to the westbound 10 Freeway and the Kellogg Drive offramp have been closed because of the crash, he added. There was no timeline for reopening as of 10 p.m. Friday.
According to KTLA, the chase began on the 71 Freeway and the BMW driver drove onto the westbound 10 Freeway in the wrong direction. The driver lost control of the vehicle and struck a dirt berm, causing the car to roll over several times, the station reported.
Neither the identities of those in the car nor additional information as to the reason for the pursuit were immediately available.
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