Enrique Cortez Jr.

Age : 37

Gender : Male

Race : Latino/a/e

Date : 05/03/2025

Location : U.S.–Mexico Border near San Ysidro

City : San Ysidro

County : San Diego

State : California

Agency : California Highway Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Officer(s) :Not Disclosed

Cause of Death : Vehicle

Event : Driver killed by police chase crash

OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :

On 05/03/2025, a California Highway Patrol pursuit that began in Orange County ended near the U.S.–Mexico border in San Ysidro just before 9 p.m. A male driver was killed near a truck as the chase concluded. Witnesses reported chaos as border crossers ran for cover. The crash caused major traffic delays at the port of entry while state and federal authorities secured the scene and began an investigation.

SOURCE LINKS :

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/police-chase-through-entire-county-concludes-at-border-with-tragic-ending/3814244/
https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/sheriffs-release-name-victim-officers-fatal-golden-hill-shooting-pursuit/509-8753305e-9526-4da7-ab67-1dc7904c1a6e