DATE OF RELEASE: July 18, 2016 Time: 2315 hours
On July 18, 2016 at about 1951 hours, a white Acura was spotted in the area of Holton and Avington by West Covina Police Officers driving a marked black and white police vehicle. The Acura suddenly sped away at a high rate of speed and a pursuit was initiated. The Acura travelled north on Avington, then turned west on Francisquito. When the Acura approached the intersection of Francisquito and Walnut, it failed to stop at a posted stop sign and collided into two vehicles who were already in the intersection. It appears that a white Nissan Maxima had been northbound on Walnut, and a White Ford Expedition was southbound when the Acura collided into them.
The Nissan Maxima contained a female driver and her two daughter ages 7 years and 8 months. All were injured with the baby suffering serious injuries. All were transported to County USC Medical Center.
The Expedition contained 2 females and 2 males. At the time of this release, it is unknown who was driving. All received injuries and were also transported to local hospitals.
The current conditions of all of the injured victims is presently unknown.
The Acura was driven by Robert Lopez, 26 of La Puente who was arrested and transported to a local hospital for his injuries. His current condition is unknown. Upon his release, he will be booked for suspicion of Felony DUI causing injuries and Felony Evading.
The California Highway Patrol is handling the investigation for the collision.
The investigation remains active at the location.
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West Covina Police Department
Public Information Officer Rudy Lopez
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West Covina, CA 91790
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