Death by Cop  2021-2025

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Brandon Antonio Ayala Herrera

Gender : Male

Age : 22

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 07/16/2025

Location : Northbound Interstate 5 near Brookhurst Street

City : Anaheim

County : Orange

State : California

Agency : Anaheim Police Department, California Highway Patrol

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

Anaheim Police escalated a high-speed pursuit after a driver refused to stop. The chase proceeded on northbound Interstate 5 near Brookhurst Street. The fleeing vehicle crashed, killing the driver and two passengers, including Brandon Antonio Ayala Herrera, 22. A third occupant survived with serious injuries. The incident remains under investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://silvainjurylaw.com/analysis/fatal-pursuit-crash-orange-county
https://abc7.com/post/3-suspects-killed-chase-ends-5-freeway-crash-anaheim/17145571
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-07-16/pursuit-crash-burglary-suspects-die-orange-county
https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/police-pursuit-orange-county-3-dead