A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy was tragically killed in the line of duty after his patrol vehicle was split in half during a high-speed chase with an auto theft suspect.
The horrific crash unfolded when the deputy’s vehicle collided with a bystander’s car before slamming into a light pole, tearing the vehicle apart. The deputy died at the scene, his body later draped in the American flag as fellow officers stood in silence.
A solemn police procession escorted his remains to the San Bernardino County Coroner’s Office, marking yet another devastating loss for law enforcement.
The auto theft suspect remains at large as authorities continue their search.
This tragedy has sparked outrage over the growing dangers officers face daily, with many demanding harsher penalties for criminals who flee from police and endanger innocent lives.
