Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Raul Castaneda
Gender : Male
Age : 50
Race : Latino/a/e
Date : 07/10/2024
Location : Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road
City : Irwindale
County : Los Angeles
State : California
Agency : Irwindale Police Department
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Bystander on bicycle killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On 07/10/2024, the Irwindale Police Department engaged in a pursuit of an allegedly stolen SUV in the area of Arrow Highway and Rivergrade Road. During the chase, the fleeing vehicle struck and killed Raul Castaneda, a 50-year-old bystander riding a bicycle. Police reported that they had called off the pursuit moments before the fatal crash, which occurred as the suspect continued fleeing at high speed.
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The driver of the SUV fled on foot after the crash but was later apprehended. The investigation into the chase and subsequent fatality is ongoing, with oversight by the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
1 deceased (bystander).
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Last Update: 11/29/2024
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/irwindale-hit-run-crash-el-monte/3455711/
https://abc7.com/post/memorial-held-for-raul-castaneda-fatally-struck-by-suspect-fleeing-police-irwindale/15061194/
