Pursuit Ends in Fatal Crash in Fontana

A traffic pursuit in Fontana, California, resulted in a tragic crash that killed an innocent driver. The California Highway Patrol initiated the chase after a suspect in a white SUV fled a traffic stop, ultimately colliding with a red Mustang at the intersection of Cherry and Beech Avenues. The driver of the Mustang was pronounced dead at the scene, while the suspect attempted to escape on foot but was apprehended and taken to the hospital with unspecified injuries. This incident follows a similar case in Alabama, where Wyatt V. Sexton was charged with attempting to elude police and DUI after crashing his vehicle while fleeing law enforcement. Sexton has a prior manslaughter conviction from a 2013 incident, raising concerns over his repeated reckless behavior. Both cases highlight the dangers posed by high-speed pursuits and the devastating consequences for innocent drivers involved.