Marshall Judson Arrested in Pomona Crash That Killed Two
Police pursue domestic violence suspect before fatal collision
Two people died Wednesday night in Pomona after a police pursuit ended in a fatal crash, authorities said. A domestic violence call led to the chase around 9:33 p.m. from the 400 block of East 10th Street.
Officers responded to a domestic violence report at a residence, where Marshall Judson, 31, of Pomona, returned in a truck. He drove recklessly and deliberately struck a parked police vehicle, according to the Pomona Police Department. Judson then fled the scene, with officers pursuing him south along Garey Avenue.
The chase ended near the intersection with County Road when Judson's truck collided with another vehicle. Both occupants of that vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene. Their names have not been released, pending notification of relatives by the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
Judson was taken into custody at the collision site. Investigators recovered a firearm and additional firearm components from his vehicle. Police noted that Judson's driver's license was not valid. Aly Mejia, a Pomona Police spokesperson, said officers had previously been called to the home for domestic violence, but made no arrests prior to this incident.
An arrest in a collision case initiates critical discovery pathways. Phone records, toxicology results, and vehicle data become accessible through the criminal process. This often reveals factors like impairment or distraction that compound a defendant's exposure. These elements are crucial when pursuing a wrongful death claim.
"The state has a responsibility to thoroughly investigate all fatal accidents," said attorney Candice Bond. "An independent investigation is imperative to ensure that all avenues of accountability are explored. Family members deserve to understand exactly what happened to their loved ones."
Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 377.60, surviving family members may file a wrongful death action. California applies pure comparative fault. The statute of limitations is 2 years from the date of death.
Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering.