San Bernardino Police Officer Hector Cuevas Jr. dies after his patrol car was split in half during a pursuit on Monday (17).
Hector Cuevas Jr. died at the age of 36 on Monday after his patrol car was split in half in an accident during a pursuit in San Bernardino. The deputy was declared dead at the scene.
Cuevas’s car collided with a third vehicle and then hit a streetlight pole, according to reports. The driver of the third vehicle is not in life-threatening condition.
Authorities reported that they were in pursuit of a driver identified as Ryan Turner, 22, who had stolen a vehicle and refused to obey police orders.
After the crash, Turner stopped his car and fled on foot. He was later arrested on charges of manslaughter while under the influence, fleeing from a law enforcement officer, and causing death or serious injury.
Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. leaves behind his wife and two children. The sheriff, Shannon Dicus, described the officer as “the type of deputy we all want to be.”
In Memory of Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr.
With profound sadness, we mourn the loss of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., who tragically passed away in the line of duty on March 17, 2025.
Deputy Cuevas dedicated his life to serving and protecting his community… pic.twitter.com/rcnLeY0MZX
— San Bernardino County Sheriff (@sbcountysheriff) March 18, 2025
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