A high-speed chase in Ontario over the weekend led to a multicar collision and the deaths of two individuals: a bystander whose automobile was smashed within the wreck, and the suspect, who was shot by police.
Police say the incident started after the Ontario Police Division obtained a 9-1-1 name concerning a disturbance on the 400 block of West Maple Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Sunday.
The caller advised dispatch his sister’s ex-boyfriend was threatening to enter the residence if his sister didn’t go exterior, a police report said. He additionally notified dispatch that ex-boyfriend had a historical past of home violence and threats involving a gun.
The police later recognized the suspect as Orlando Roman, 39, of San Bernardino.
When officers arrived, they positioned Roman, who was believed to be armed, and commenced to barter with him, however he refused to exit his automobile, police stated. Advised {that a} warrant had been issued for Roman, officers ordered him to give up, resulting in a standoff that lasted about half-hour earlier than he drove off, KABC-TV reported.
Based on the police, Roman led officers on a high-speed chase on floor streets and the 60 Freeway — driving via oncoming visitors on the improper aspect of the freeway — earlier than coming to an finish close to Grove Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue, the place he triggered a three-car pileup.
Instantly after the collision, Roman fled from his automobile and tried to carjack one other automobile, police stated. When that failed, the police stated, Roman ran in direction of Cucamonga Avenue and Philadelphia Avenue whereas armed with a handgun and was shot by police.
He was transported to an area hospital, the place he was pronounced lifeless. A handgun was recovered from the scene, police stated.
The police haven’t disclosed what led to the capturing, which is being investigated by the Ontario Police Division and the San Bernardino County District Legal professional’s Workplace.
The 2 different drivers whose vehicles have been concerned within the collision have been handled on scene after which transported to an area hospital. Amanda Powers, 44, of Ontario was pronounced lifeless; the opposite driver was launched with minor accidents.
