POMONA, CA : 18-year-old arrested in violent deadly hit-and-run crash in Pomona on Monday, 29th May 2023

An 18-year-old who police believe triggered a violent hit-and-run crash in Pomona, killing two people and critically injuring another, has been arrested.

Erik Elias Perez was arrested Monday, according to police. He's been booked and charged with vehicular manslaughter, grand theft auto and hit-and-run resulting in death.

He was taken into custody after he checked himself into a hospital in neighboring Montclair, authorities said.


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