Mason Orozco-Romero, 4, and Malikai Orozco-Romero, 8, killed in crash during police pursuit on Interstate 805 off-ramp in San Diego, California

Modified Date: 
Thu, 12/14/2023 - 6:43am
Accident Date: 
Friday, December 8, 2023

Two young children killed when police chase ends in fiery crash in Mountain View

Two young children were killed when a short police pursuit ended in a fiery crash in San Diego's Mountain View neighborhood Friday evening, police said.

Expert weighs in on public safety after deadly Mountain View pursuit, crash

Investigators said officers began pursuing 20-year-old Angel Salgado when he crashed his car just 5 minutes into the chase, killing a four-year-old and an 8-year-old and injuring two women off the I-805 offramp at 43rd St.

Family seeks justice for two children who died from Mountain View pursuit, crash

GoFundMe campaign is set for the family of Malikai and Mason Orozco-Romero for those who would like to help them with funeral expenses.

Man who killed two boys in hit-and-run pursuit crash was driving without a license, district attorney says

In addition to crashing into the car killing a 4-year-old, and 8-year-old boy, as well as injuring their nanny and mother, the San Diego County District Attorney's office says Angel Salgado also hit an elderly woman earlier during the pursuit.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Police Chase
People Involved: 
Mason Orozco-Romero
Malikai Orozco-Romero