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Joel Jeremiah Silva

Gender : Male

Age : 16

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 06/28/2024

Location : Unknown

City : Rancho Cucamonga

County : San Bernardino

State : California

Agency : San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office, Rancho Cucamonga Police, Ontario Police

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Passenger killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 06/28/2024, deputies from the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office escalated a high-speed pursuit involving a black 2018 Hyundai in Rancho Cucamonga. The chase began at approximately 1:50 AM when deputies attempted to stop the vehicle on suspicion of DUI. The driver fled, prompting a pursuit that lasted about six minutes and covered an estimated distance of 4 miles. The Hyundai collided with a white Mustang and then struck a pole at the intersection of 16th Street and Mountain Avenue, causing the vehicle to split into multiple pieces and catch fire.
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The crash resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including 16-year-old Joel Jeremiah Silva. A 13-year-old passenger survived the crash but was hospitalized with injuries. Investigators later confirmed that the Hyundai had been reported stolen, and a loaded firearm was found on one of the deceased individuals.
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The pursuit involved multiple agencies, including Rancho Cucamonga Police and Ontario Police. It is unclear if stop sticks, PIT maneuvers, or other tactical devices were used during the pursuit.
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NUMBER OF CASUALTIES DURING THIS POLICE ENCOUNTER:
4 deceased, 1 injured
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Last Update: 11/29/2024

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-06-28/four-dead-upland-crash

https://ktla.com/video/high-speed-pursuit-ends-in-violent-crash-multiple-fatalities/9824207/