Suspect who killed innocent driver in crash at end of pursuit in Fontana escapes from police custody
An innocent person was killed when a police chase out of Los Angeles ended in a violent crash in the Inland Empire.
California Highway Patrol officers say they initiated the pursuit for failure to yield. He was initially pulled over for driving at a high rate of speed, but shortly after pulling over to talk with officers, he took off and started the chase. Officers said the U.S. Marshals Service had an arrest warrant in Tennesee for the suspect, Noe Armando Bauelos, 32, for dangerous drugs.
The CHP said it was not a pursuit since the officer didn't have their lights or sirens on.
According to the Fontana Police Department, the incident suddenly ended at the Cherry Avenue and Beech Avenue intersection, where a white mini-SUV driven by the suspect plowed into a red Ford Mustang.
SkyCal flew over the intersection, where two heavily damaged cars could be seen. One, a red Ford Mustang, had severe damage to the driver's side. A white Jeep was spotted nearby, also with damage to its front end. After the crash, the suspect jumped out of their car and attempted to run on foot before they were taken into custody by CHP officers.
Police said one person died in the crash. He was identified as Richard Pshock, who was going to a doctor's appointment at the VA hospital. His family said he was about to celebrate his 44th wedding anniversary.
They closed the intersection for hours to canvas the crash site.
The police said the suspect, 32-year-old Long Beach man Noe Armando Banuelos, escaped custody at about 7 p.m. The CHP said he got away from officers at the hospital as they were preparing to transport him to jail. Banuelos was handcuffed at the time and was wearing a hospital gown.
Two law enforcement helicopters and dozens of ground units scoured the fields, alleys and even a golf course in the area as they searched for the suspect.
They eventually found him still dressed in his hospital gown, hiding in the golf course.
Family and friends set up a GoFundMe for Pshack named Honoring Richard: Help with Funeral Costs.
