Pomona Fatal Car Accident
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. The chase began around 9:33 p.m. after a domestic violence call.
Officers responded to a domestic violence report in the 400 block of East 10th Street, according to the Pomona Police Department. Marshall Judson, 31, of Pomona, returned to the residence in a truck and struck a parked police vehicle. Judson then fled the scene.
Officers pursued Judson south along Garey Avenue. The chase ended near the intersection with County Road when Judson's truck crashed into another vehicle.
Both people in the second vehicle were killed at the scene. Their names have not been released, pending notification of relatives by the Los Angeles County medical examiner.
Police took Judson into custody at the crash site. Investigators found a firearm and other firearm components in his truck. Police said Judson did not have a valid driver's license.
A Pomona Police spokesperson, Aly Mejia, said officers had responded to the home for domestic violence calls before, but had made no arrests.
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"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."
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Recoverable damages may include loss of financial support, loss of companionship, funeral expenses, and the decedent's pre-death pain and suffering.