Rolando Pinto-Mendez Killed, Eli Lopez Arrested in Police Chase Accident near San Antonio Avenue [Pomona, CA]

Rolando Pinto-Mendez Killed, Eli Lopez Arrested in Police Chase Accident near San Antonio Avenue [Pomona, CA]
Rolando Pinto-Mendez Killed, Eli Lopez Arrested in Police Chase Accident near San Antonio Avenue [Pomona, CA]

Rolando Pinto-Mendez Dead, Eli Lopez Arrested in Police Chase Accident near San Antonio Avenue and Philadelphia Street

 
POMONA, CA (February 8, 2021)Rolando Pinto-Mendez was killed in a police chase accident near San Antonio Avenue and Philadelphia Street Wednesday.
 
According to reports, the fatal accident happened around 4:00 p.m. At San Antonio Avenue and Ninth Street, officers tried pulling over a suspect for a vehicle code violation.
 
However, the driver — 22-year-old Eli Richard Machado Lopez — failed to stop. Lopez reportedly led officers on a brief chase before he crashed into another car.
 
As a result of the accident, 26-year-old Mendez sustained grave injuries and died shortly after.
 
Following the crash, police arrested Lopez, of Pomona, on suspicion of murder. However, the crash remains under investigation. If anyone has more information on this fatal accident, please contact detectives at the Pomona Police Department.


We would like to express our heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Rolando Pinto-Mendez.


We at The Law Offices of Daniel Kim aim to ensure that all car injury accident victims receive compensation. Our team understands how difficult it can be to recover from a wrongful death situation. However, as you recover, you can trust us to oversee your lawsuit. Backed by qualified personal injury attorneys, our law group is 100% committed to helping you during each phase of your legal battle. You will not need to pay a penny upfront until we settle your case. Call (800) 895-7199 to schedule your free consultation. Also, you can request a copy of the police report of your accident if needed.
 

 

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