Funeral service held for deputy killed in pursuit crash in Victorville
Funeral service for San Bernardino sheriff's deputy killed in pursuit crash
36-year-old Hector Cuevas Jr. died in the line of duty last month while pursuing a driver. He ended up crashing near the intersection of Seneca and El Evado Roads in Victorville.
ONTARIO, Calif. - A funeral service for San Bernardino County Sheriff's Deputy Hector Cuevas Jr. was held Thursday in Ontario.
Cuevas was involved in a high-speed pursuit in Victorville on March 17 when he collided with another car at the intersection of El Evado and Seneca streets. The force of the crash caused his patrol vehicle to split in half. Cuevas died at the scene.
The pursuit suspect was arrested a short time later. He has since pleaded not guilty to several charges including murder.
Cuevas' funeral was held at the Ontario Convention Center and open to family members, friends, emergency workers, and invited guests only.
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The public was invited to pay their respects during a procession route from the mortuary to the convention center.
"Thank you for your support as we honor the life and service of Deputy Hector Cuevas, Jr.," the agency said in a statement.
He is survived by his wife and two children.
The Source: Information for this story is from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.