Three people were killed in a West Covina pursuit crash, according to official incident reports detailing the morning event. The California Highway Patrol stated that the incident occurred Saturday about 4:10 a.m. involving a red 2011 Toyota Corolla.
According to the California Highway Patrol, "The driver of the Toyota failed to yield and a pursuit ensued," the CHP told a local news report. The California Highway Patrol also noted that "During the pursuit, the driver of the Toyota fled at high speeds," the CHP told a local news report.
Following the collision, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the driver as Daniel Moreno, nineteen. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, the driver died of blunt traumatic injuries sustained during the crash. In addition to the three people killed in the West Covina pursuit crash, three passengers suffered major injuries in the crash.
Official records from the agencies confirm the involvement of the red 2011 Toyota Corolla and detail the exact circumstances surrounding the fatal event that took place over the weekend. The incident remains documented through the findings released by the California Highway Patrol and the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office, outlining the timeline, vehicle description, and driver identification associated with the Saturday morning tragedy in West Covina.
