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Jose Francisco Barragan

Age : 41

Gender : Unknown

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 02/26/2026

Location : Riverside Avenue and Walnut Avenue

City : Rialto

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : Rialto Police Department

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Bystander killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 02/26/2026, Rialto police attempted to stop a stolen vehicle. The driver continued driving and police chased the vehicle through city streets. During the pursuit, the fleeing driver ran a red light at Riverside Avenue and Walnut Avenue and struck a vehicle driven by Jose Francisco Barragan. Barragan died from injuries sustained in the crash. Family members said he was on his way home from work and remembered him as a devoted father and hard-working provider.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/rialto-man-killed-by-suspect-in-stolen-car-who-was-fleeing-police-officers/
https://abc7.com/post/rialto-crash-stolen-car-police-pursuit-man-killed/15915133/
https://www.sbsun.com/2026/02/28/man-killed-in-rialto-crash-involving-stolen-vehicle-being-chased-by-police/