Category: Accidents

San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus identified Hector Cuevas Jr., a six-year veteran of the department, as the deputy who tragically lost his life in a high-speed pursuit crash on Monday. The pursuit started following the disobedience of one Ryan Dwayne Turner Jr., 22, a San Bernardino resident who failed to yield in a stolen vehicle.

The exact cause of the critical crash remains unclear. However, it has been reported that Deputy Cuevas, 36, encountered another vehicle while driving at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads. The collision force was powerful, bisecting his patrol cruiser and damaging nearby power lines. A female in a small black sedan was also injured in the collision and was swiftly transported to the hospital. The extent of her condition is currently unknown.

Cuevas, who had given three years of service to the Sheriffs Victorville Station, unfortunately, died at the scene. Aerial photographs showed his body covered with an American flag as the medical examiner prepared to transport his remains. As a tribute to the fallen deputy, a motorcade and police cruisers surrounded the medical examiners vehicle, forming a procession while citizens of San Bernardino stood on the street.

Cuevas is survived by a wife, two children, his parents, sister, and brother. Turner, who reportedly has a previous record of fleeing and injuring a deputy, has currently been apprehended and is facing charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and evading a police officer resulting in serious injury or death.

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A fatal road accident claimed the life of a San Bernardino County Sheriffs deputy on March 17, 2025. The incident occurred in Victorville in the vicinity of El Evado and Seneca roads, minutes before 12 noon.

According to Gloria Orejel, a department spokesperson, injuries were reported at the scene. However, the severity of these injuries was initially unclear due to the presence of live wires down in the area. Southern California Edison, the primary electricity supply company for much of Southern California, was dispatched to assist at the scene.

In the minutes leading up to the incident, a pursuit was reported in the local area. However, it has not been confirmed whether the chase is connected with the accident. Aerial footage from local news station Sky5 showed a vehicle split into two components, with the break occurring near the dashboard. Near this wreckage, the body of a deceased individual was spotted.

The identity of the deceased has not yet been released by authorities. However, news reporter, Shelby Nelson of KTLA, confirmed that the fatality was an officer from the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department (SBSD). At this time, the department has not corroborated this information. Further updates are awaited as investigations into the accident continue.

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A motor vehicle crash occurred in Encino, California, involving a mother and her 6-year-old daughter and officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). The incident took place on the 5600 block of Lindley Avenue, a bit before 9 p.m. The specific causative factors of the accident are yet to be determined. The prevailing query lies in whether the police officers had their patrol vehicles lights and sirens on.

The crash site footage depicted a mother and her small child in a wheelchair, being helped by Los Angeles Fire Department first responders. The mother and daughter were conveyed to a waiting ambulance. The specifics of their injuries remain undisclosed.

The aftermath footage from the incident revealed that the familys vehicle, a dark-colored station wagon, had stopped with its entire front on the pavement. The police cruiser was on the street, in contact with the passenger side of the station wagon. Both automobiles appeared to have suffered minor damage.

An unforeseen aspect of the event was an officer having his left hand examined by a paramedic on site. The specifics regarding any potential harm to the police officers, however, are still not provided. Post-incident, Lindley Avenue, between Burbank Boulevard and Hatteras Avenue, was cordoned off temporarily. The LAPDs West Valley Division undertook the task of investigating and clearing up the scene of the crash.

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In a recent press conference, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus identified the officer tragically killed during a high-speed pursuit crash as Hector Cuevas Jr., a deputy with six years of service. The incident occurred when the suspect, Ryan Dwayne Turner Jr, 22, of San Bernardino, failed to yield while driving a reported stolen vehicle.

The exact cause of the collision remains unclear. Deputy Cuevas, 36, collided with another vehicle near the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads. The impact of the crash was significant, splitting the patrol cruiser in half and leading to a disruption in power lines. Along with Cuevas, a female driver in a black sedan involved in the accident was injured and has since been hospitalized. Her condition remains unknown.

Deputy Cuevas, a member of the Sheriffs Victorville Station, died on site. Aerial images showed his body covered with an American flag as officials prepared to transport his remains.

Deputy Cuevas is survived by his wife, two children, his parents, and siblings. Sheriff Dicus reflected on the fallen officer as a dedicated family man and a commendable law enforcement officer.

Following the incident, the main suspect, Mr. Turner, was taken into custody and faces charges of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated, and evading a police officer resulting in serious injury or death. Mr. Turner allegedly has a previous record, including an instance of fleeing and injuring a deputy. Officials are requesting that Mr. Turner be held without bail.

In response to the tragic incident, Governor Gavin Newsom expressed deep condolences to Deputy Cuevas family, friends, and colleagues, stating his service and dedication were remarkable. The governor has ordered flags at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space to be flown at half-staff in honor of Deputy Cuevas.

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An officer from the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department tragically lost his life during a high-speed pursuit crash on Monday. The incident, which took place at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads, saw Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., a six-year veteran of the department, collide with another vehicle. The force of the impact was strong enough to split the deputys patrol cruiser in half and disrupt nearby power lines.

Deputy Cuevas who had been assigned to the Sheriffs Victorville Station for the past three years, sadly lost his life at the location. His body was respectfully shrouded with an American flag as the medical examiner prepared for transportation. Aerial images were taken by Sky5 captured the ensuing scene.

The pursuit was initiated when a suspect, later identified as 22-year-old Ryan Blaine Turner Jr., a resident of San Bernardino, refused to pull over in a vehicle reported as stolen. The cause of the subsequent crash remains under investigation.

Turner, who has a previous record in Rialto of fleeing and injuring an officer, has been taken into custody. Hes expected to be charged with vehicular manslaughter while under the influence, and evading a police officer leading to serious injury or death. The San Bernardino County District Attorneys Office has been recommended to hold Turner without bail pending prosecution.

The collision also resulted in injury to a female occupant of a small black sedan caught in the crash — her condition remains unknown as she was rushed to hospital for treatment.

Deputy Cuevas is survived by his wife, two children, his parents and siblings — a brother and sister. He was remembered as a devoted family man and a cops cop, skilled in handling hardened criminals but equally adept at providing reassuring comfort to frightened children.

A motorcade and several police cruisers surrounded the medical examiners vehicle, forming a procession as citizens of San Bernardino paid their respects to the fallen officer.

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San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department officials are scheduled to brief the public about an intense chase that ended in a fatal vehicle crash in Victorville on Monday morning. The pursuit was initiated after the operator of a reported stolen vehicle failed to comply with the deputies halt.

The collision occurred at approximately 11:00 am at the crossroads of El Evado and Seneca. According to information conveyed by Mara Rodriguez, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department (SBSD). Witnesses report that the collision was so severe that it split the deputys cruiser in two, propelling fragments in all directions and damaging nearby power lines.

In the vicinity of the accident, a pedestrian vehicle was involved in the collision, injuring the female driver of a small black sedan. The woman was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. The identity of the woman remains undisclosed, with a bystander at the scene claiming her to be his 23-year-old sister, but this has not been officially verified.

Tragically, Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr. did not survive the crash. Dramatic aerial images captured by Sky5 depict his body shielded by an American flag as preparations were made by the medical examiner to transport his remains. A procession including a motorcade and police cruisers was formed surrounding the vehicle of the medical examiner.

The individual driving the stolen vehicle that initiated the pursuit was subsequently apprehended. It remains unclear if they will face heightened charges due to the catastrophic outcome of the chase. Further updates will be provided during a live broadcast of a press conference to be held by KTLA.

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A San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deputy lost his life during a vehicle pursuit in Victorville on the morning of March 17, 2025, as per sources from KTLA. The incident was reported around 11 AM at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads.

Gloria Orejel, a spokesperson for the department, confirmed the occurrence of injuries, however, their severity was not immediately clear. The situation was complicated by the presence of live wires at the scene, prompting utility company Southern California Edison to intervene.

The crash took place a brief period following a reported pursuit in the area. While initial confirmation from the Sheriffs Department was absent, later a department official shared with KTLAs Chip Yost that the deputy was indeed involved in a pursuit when the crash happened. Lt. Kari Klaus additionally mentioned that the pursuit was related to a reported stolen vehicle.

Aerial coverage provided by Sky5 revealed a dire scene, with a severed vehicle and an individual, who appeared to be deceased, close by. KTLAs Shelby Nelson later confirmed at least one fatality at the scene, a SBSD deputy. The deputys identity is yet to be released. Apart from the deputy, a woman was also injured in the accident. She was transported to a nearby hospital for further care, her condition is currently undisclosed. The woman, who was in the drivers seat at the time of the crash, was alone in her vehicle.

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A San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deputy lost his life in a vehicular accident that occurred in Victorville, on the day of March 17, 2025. According to the information provided by Gloria Orejel, a spokesperson for the department, the crash took place at El Evado and Seneca roads slightly before noon.

In the initial aftermath of the reported incident, it was unclear what extent of injuries resulted from the crash. Compounding the chaotic scene were live wires down in the area. Southern California Edison, the electric service utility, was quickly directed to the site to tackle the issue.

It is interesting to note that a pursuit was reported in the area mere minutes before the crash occurred. It remains unverified by the Sherrifs Department whether theres a correlation between this pursuit and the crash.

Aerial visual data captured from Sky5 depicted a seemingly deceased individual close to a vehicle that was split in two, the separation occurring near the dashboard. This unfortunate loss was confirmed by KTLAs Shelby Nelson, who intimated that a San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deputy was indeed the victim. The identity of the deputy remains withheld, pending an official confirmation from the department.

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A significant crash occurred in the Florence-Firestone area of Los Angeles late Sunday night, resulting in substantial property damage and the detainment of the motorist involved. The incident took place near the intersection of California Street and Santa Fe Avenue, where a silver four-door sedan reportedly careened through a front yard before slamming into the side of a residential home.

Officers dispatched to the scene are currently investigating the sequence of events that led to the accident. Initial findings suggest that the driver may have also collided with a parked vehicle prior to hitting the house. The impact of the crash caused a minor gas leak from the house, necessitating urgent evacuation of the homeowner for the night.

A footage released by OnSceneTV, a freelance media firm, showed severe damage to the front of the sedan and a gaping hole in the side of the crashed home. In a noteworthy development following the crash, the homeowner allowed the detained motorist to use the facilities of the house post-crash. As per sources, the handcuffs were removed from the driver while he was escorted into the house to use the restroom.

The condition of the driver during the accident i.e., whether or not they were under the influence of drugs or alcohol, remains unclear. Further investigation by the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and local law enforcement officers is underway. This accident serves as a reminder of potential hazards on the road and emphasizes the importance of safe, responsible driving.

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A police chase involving officers from the Glendora Police Department culminated in a two-car rollover crash in San Dimas, resulting in five individuals being transported to the hospital. The incident, which took place at the crossroads of San Dimas Canyon Road and Foothill Boulevard, occurred shortly after 7 p.m. The details that initiated the police pursuit remain unclear.

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Departments San Dimas Station deputies alongside the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded to the scene. Their presence was noted to be substantial, as depicted in the video clips uploaded to the Citizen app. The severity of the crash led to the immediate closure of the intersection, necessitating motorists in the vicinity to reroute.

Both vehicles involved in the collision sustained substantial damage, causing them to overturn – one on the grass and the other on the road. Though it remains unknown which of the two vehicles was involved in the police pursuit, video evidence suggests that one of them held the occupants that needed to be removed by firefighters. However, this information has yet to be officially confirmed.

The conditions of the five individuals transported to the hospital have not been revealed. Fire personnel at the scene conveyed that two of the five were classified as immediate transports, suggesting urgency in their medical conditions. The remaining three were categorized as delayed transports. There were no injuries reported among the law enforcement personnel present at the scene. Additional details surrounding the incident are awaited.

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