Raul Castaneda

Age : 50

Gender : Male

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 vehicle 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.

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/