Rolando Pinto-Mendez, 26, killed and fleeing driver Eli Richard Machado Lopez, 22, arrested in collision at San Antonio Avenue and Philadelphia Street in Pomona, California

Modified Date: 
Sat, 02/26/2022 - 1:14pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Driver Fleeing Police Crashes Into Vehicle, Killing Driver, Arrested

The suspect then fled on foot, but was later found and taken into custody, police said. The driver of the other vehicle died at the scene.

Innocent driver killed after chase ends in crash in Pomona, police say

An innocent driver was killed after a suspect fleeing police crashed into the victim's vehicle in Pomona, police say.

Driver Allegedly Fleeing Pomona Police Arrested After Fatal Crash

Eli Richard Machado Lopez, 22, of Pomona was booked on suspicion of murder following the crash, which occurred about 4 p.m. Wednesday near San Antonio Avenue and Philadelphia Street, said Aly Mejia of the Pomona Police Department.

Arraignment Set For Man Accused Of Fleeing Police, Causing Fatal Crash

A motorist who allegedly fled from police during a traffic stop in Pomona and crashed into another vehicle, killing the driver, was expected to be arraigned Friday on murder and other charges. 

Eli Lopez Charged With Murder, Other Counts In Pursuit Crash That Killed Rolando Pinto

Eli Richard Machado Lopez, 22, of Pomona, is set to be arraigned March 18 on one count each of second-degree murder, evading causing death, hit-and-run causing serious bodily injury and unlawful taking of a vehicle.

Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Rolando Pinto-Mendez
Eli Richard Machado Lopez
City: 
Pomona, CA

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