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Bystander Killed After Anaheim Police Pursuit in Placentia as 21-Year-Old Faces Manslaughter

Police say the 21-year-old Jeep driver fled a traffic stop, prompting manslaughter and felony evading charges.

Overview

  • Anaheim police say the chase began around 7:40 p.m. after officers observed reckless driving near Mira Loma and Lawrence avenues.
  • The pursuit lasted under three minutes with speeds noted around 65 mph before a Jeep Gladiator crashed at Bradford and Madison in Placentia.
  • The impact killed an innocent Placentia man in his 60s who was driving a Honda sedan, and another driver sustained minor injuries.
  • Officials identified the suspect as 21-year-old Darvin Felipe Bahamon Martinez, who was arrested at the scene.
  • CHP’s Major Accident Investigation Team is reconstructing the collision as Placentia police lead the criminal case and Anaheim police conduct an internal review.