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Southern California pursuits leave six innocent people dead this week
Summary
Six innocent people, including an unborn baby, were killed in three separate police pursuits this week in Orange and Los Angeles counties; authorities say agencies are reviewing pursuit policies.
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Six innocent people, including an unborn baby, died this week in three separate vehicle pursuits across Orange and Los Angeles counties. The most recent incident occurred in Pomona, where two people who were expecting a child died after a suspect returned to the scene and struck a patrol car. Earlier in the week, a woman in San Clemente was killed in a crash involving a stolen U-Haul, and two people died in Anaheim after a driver ran a red light while officers attempted a stop. Law enforcement and local communities are responding as details continue to be compiled.
Known details:
- Six innocent people, including an unborn baby, were killed in three separate pursuits in Orange and Los Angeles counties this week.
- In Pomona, two adults who were expecting a child died after a suspect returned to a scene and collided with a patrol car; the woman was near her due date.
- In San Clemente, a woman died when a stolen U-Haul struck her SUV and three other women were hospitalized in critical condition.
- In Anaheim, a 70-year-old man and a teenager died after a teen driver ran a red light while officers were attempting to stop the vehicle.
Summary:
The incidents have left multiple families grieving and have prompted law enforcement agencies to review pursuit policies and decision protocols. Undetermined at this time.
