In a recent turn of events, information has come to light regarding a fatal high-speed pursuit on March 17, 2025, involving a San Bernardino County Sheriffs Deputy. During a press conference held late in the afternoon, San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus revealed the name of the deputy as Hector Cuevas Jr., a veteran with six years of service in the department.
The high-speed pursuit was reportedly initiated when a suspect, now identified as 22-year-old Ryan Dwayne Turner Jr. of San Bernardino, failed to yield in a stolen vehicle. Deputy Cuevas, age 36, collided with another vehicle during the pursuit, resulting in his patrol cruiser being split in half by the force of the impact. The crash, which occurred around 11 a.m. at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca roads, also caused damage to nearby power lines.
A collateral victim, a female occupant of a small black sedan caught in the collision, was transported to the hospital in an unknown state. Sadly, Deputy Cuevas, assigned for the past three years to the Sheriffs Victorville Station, lost his life at the scene of the crash. Aerial images depicted his remains covered with the American flag, preparing for transport.
As per the reports, Deputy Cuevas, remembered as a cops cop and a devout family man, is survived by his wife, two children, parents, and two siblings. The suspect, Turner, who allegedly has a history of evading law enforcement recklessly in Rialto, is now in custody and expected to be charged with vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and evading a police officer resulting in serious injury or death.
Adding to this sequence of events, Governor Gavin Newsom expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss of Deputy Cuevas, saying flags at the State Capitol and Capitol Annex Swing Space will be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect.
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