San Bernardino Deputy Killed in High-Speed Chase of Stolen Vehicle

Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., a father of two, died after his patrol car collided with another vehicle and a light pole; suspect Ryan Turner faces multiple charges.

Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., a six-year law enforcement veteran, died in a crash during a high-speed pursuit in San Bernardino, California.
The crash occurred after Cuevas's patrol car struck a bystander's vehicle and a light pole, splitting his vehicle in half.
The female driver of the bystander's vehicle sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital.
Ryan Turner, 22, fled in a stolen vehicle, later abandoned it, and was apprehended on foot; he faces charges including vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
An investigation is ongoing to determine the precise circumstances of the crash, as officials and the community mourn Deputy Cuevas's loss.

Orange County Register