Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA - One passenger was killed, his driver hospitalized in a crash with a large commercial vehicle May 30.

The crash occurred in the 4100 block of Valley Boulevard, west of Pomona Boulevard, around 5:06 a.m. May 30. The sedan’s driver was hospitalized for moderate injuries. The passenger, an adult male, died at the scene, according to the Pomona Police Department.

The driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured. He remained at the scene and spoke with investigators, according to the Pomona Police Department.

The Pomona Police Department Major Accident Investigation Team is investigating. Anyone with information on this crash is urged to call the Pomona Police Department Traffic Services Bureau at 909-620-2048.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
​CityWatch Editor

UPDATE, 1:56 p.m.: The suspect has been identified as Erik Elias Perez, an 18 year-old resident of Pomona. He has been booked on suspicion of Vehicular Manslaughter, Grand Theft Auto and Hit and Run resulting in death.

POMONA - The suspect wanted in a horrific collision that killed two adults and injured another sought treatment at a Montclair hospital.

The suspect’s name is not yet publicly available, pending medical clearance and booking, according to Aly Mejia, spokeswoman for the Pomona Police Department.

Pomona police officers arrived to the Montclair hospital once the department was notified. The department’s traffic unit is investigating, Mejia told SGV CityWatch.

The crash between an SUV and a sedan occurred on Gary Avenue between East Bonita Avenue and Harrison Avenue around 8:45 p.m. Sunday, May 28. A man and woman died in the overturn SUV. A third woman, said to be in her 50s or 60s, was extricated and taken to a hospital and was last listed in critical condition.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA - A man and woman died at the scene of a hit-and-run crash on Garey Avenue that ripped two vehicles apart, spewing debris all over the road.

A 50-60-year-old woman who survived the crash was critically injured. First responders were sent to Garey Avenue between Harrison Avenue and East Bonita Avenue around 8:45 p.m. May 28, according to the Pomona Police Department.

An SUV carrying the three victims overturned, trapping them all. A sedan involved in the crash ended up hitting a tree.

A resident told Fox 11 that a man fled with a duffle bag or backpack from the crashed sedan and is believed to have caused the fatal crash. The resident followed the man to an apartment complex on Garey Avenue, but lost sight of him after the man exited the apartment complex.

Investigators have yet to provide a suspect description and it is unclear if a description was provided by any witnesses.

Anyone who can help identify and locate the suspect is urged to call the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2048, or 909-802-7741.

Written by AARON CASTREJON
CityWatch Editor

POMONA - A suspect attempted to make like a tree and leave, but instead found himself up a certain creek without a paddle during a pursuit.

Fernando Lopez, 31, was taken into custody in Corona May 23 after ditching his reportedly stolen ride. Officers attempted to stop him near White Avenue and Holt Avenue, according to the Pomona Police Department.

The incident began at 11:15 a.m.

Lopez allegedly fled police at high speed, ignored stop signs and drove in opposing lanes of traffic. The pursuit took to the southbound 71 freeway into Corona, according to the Pomona Police Department.

Lopez escaped his vehicle on Serfas Club Drive. An Ontario Police helicopter located Lopez in a tree.

Lopez was booked on suspicion of felony evading, grand theft auto, possession of burglary tools, possession of a controlled substance and driving on a suspended license, according to the Pomona Police Department.