Deadly Pursuit Ends in Tragic Rollover Crash on California Freeway

In a shocking turn of events, a police pursuit on a California freeway resulted in a deadly rollover crash that claimed the lives of two individuals. The incident, which unfolded in Pomona, has left authorities and the community grappling with the aftermath of this tragic incident.

Chasing Danger: A Pursuit Gone Awry

The Pursuit Begins

Officers from the Pomona Police Department were in pursuit of a black BMW X6 on the westbound San Bernardino (10) Freeway on Friday afternoon. The chase began around 4:45 p.m. near Kellogg Drive, as the driver of the BMW allegedly began driving the wrong way on the freeway.

A Deadly Crash

The driver of the BMW, identified as 30-year-old Erick Daniel Bolanos of Montclair, lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a dirt berm. The BMW then rolled several times onto the transition road from the northbound Chino Valley (71) Freeway. The impact of the crash ejected two passengers from the vehicle, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.

Aftermath and Investigations

One of the deceased passengers was identified as 34-year-old Joey Gomez, who died from blunt traumatic injuries. The identity of the second passenger has not yet been released. A third passenger, a 45-year-old man, sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his abdomen and was transported to Pomona Valley Hospital for treatment.The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is leading the investigation into the crash, with assistance from the CHP Southern Division Multidisciplinary Accident Investigation Team. Pomona Police Department is also pursuing any potential criminal charges against Bolanos.

Collateral Damage

The tragic incident also affected a nearby driver. A 44-year-old woman, who was driving a white Toyota C-HR on the transition road, had her vehicle struck by debris from the BMW. Fortunately, she was not injured in the incident.

Seeking Witnesses and Information

The CHP is urging anyone with information about the crash to come forward and contact Officer H. Metzgar at 626-338-1164. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are working to piece together the events that led to this devastating outcome.This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers and consequences that can arise from high-speed pursuits. As the investigation continues, the community will undoubtedly grapple with the loss of life and the need for greater safety measures on our roadways.