DATE/TIME: Sunday, August 11, 2024 / 12:31 a.m.
INCIDENT: Vehicle Pursuit
LOCATION: San Bernardino Avenue and Commerce Drive, Unincorporated Fontana
SUSPECT: Nick Gomez, 20-year-old Resident of Bloomington
SUMMARY: On Sunday, August 11, 2024, a Fontana Station supervisor witnessed Nick Gomez, a 20-year-old resident of Bloomington, driving recklessly near the above intersection. When he attempted a traffic stop, Gomez failed to yield, and deputies pursued him. Gomez drove at high speeds, made unsafe turns, and drove through a red light, exhibiting a disregard for his own safety and that of others. The pursuit ended when Gomez struck a curb and a concrete barrier on the Cherry Avenue overpass of Interstate 10.
Gomez was safely arrested, and his passenger was detained. The passenger complained of pain, was treated by medical personnel, and released. It was later learned Gomez did not have a valid driver’s license. Gomez was not injured in the collision and was booked into West Valley Detention Center for felony evading.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Fontana Sheriff’s Station at (909) 356-6767. Callers wishing to remain anonymous may contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463), or you may leave information on the We-Tip website at www.wetip.com.
Refer: Deputy M. Garcia
Station: Fontana
Phone No. (909) 356-6767
Case No. 032402217
SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
