Pursuit of Suspected Hit-and-Run Vehicle Ends in Crash, Standoff with Driver

Pomona, Los Angeles County, CA: A deputy from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department San Dimas Station was in the area of East Bonita Avenue and North San Dimas Canyon around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, when he noticed a black vehicle strike a pedestrian and take off eastbound on Bonita from San Dimas Canyon in the city of Pomona.

The sheriff’s deputy initiated a pursuit of the vehicle which then crashed at the intersection of East Bonita Avenue and North Garey Avenue.

Pomona Police Department along with La Verne Police responded to assist San Dimas Sheriff’s deputies with a felony traffic stop.

The female inside the vehicle refused to come out. After about 20 minutes, the female was taken into custody and transported to Pomona Valley Hospital.

The victim that was struck was also transported to Pomona Valley Hospital in unknown condition.

Video: Randy Dominguez, Photojournalist / KNN