Edward Contreras, 55, and Gracie Contreras, 53, killed in collision with carjacker Salvador Gomez on Cameron Avenue in West Covina, California

Modified Date: 
Thu, 12/10/2020 - 6:44am
Accident Date: 
Saturday, October 12, 2019

Two People Killed When Carjack Suspect Crashes into Vehicle in West Covina

Officers located the vehicle about 2 a.m. near Durness and Sandy Hook streets and attempted a traffic stop but the driver failed to yield and a pursuit began, Lopez said.

Newlyweds Killed, 13-Year-Old Boy Injured After Fleeing Carjacking Suspect Crashes Into Their Car in West Covina

Gracie and Edward Contreras, both 55, had recently gotten married. They were on their way home in Covina with her son early Saturday when a man fleeing police crashed into their vehicle.

Relatives of Newlyweds Killed During Chase Sue Cities, State

Relatives of a Covina couple killed during a police pursuit sued two cities and the state Wednesday, alleging the negligent actions of three police agencies and the driver they were trying to pull over led to the deaths.

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Edward Contreras
Gracie Contreras
Salvador Gomez
Roadway: 
Cameron Avenue

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