Overview

• Eric Scott Hernandez-Garcia appeared in court Monday charged with vehicular manslaughter and additional felonies connected to the fatal crash.
• Officials say the 18-year-old suspect lost control while evading a California Highway Patrol pursuit on East 21st Street before the vehicle struck the couple.
• Dr. Marvin Boomer, a Castlemont High School educator, died at the scene after pushing his girlfriend out of harm’s way.
• Boomer’s family released a statement mourning their ‘beloved son, brother and friend’ and requesting privacy as they consider potential legal action.
• Witnesses who saw a CHP squad car shortly after the crash have questioned claims that the pursuit had been terminated before the collision.