Murder charges filed against suspect in fatal Pomona pursuit crash

Murder charges filed after deadly Pomona chase

Marshall Judson was taken into custody near the scene of the collision.

POMONA, Calif. - A Pomona man is now facing murder charges after a high-speed police chase ended in a double fatality on Wednesday night. 

Prosecutors upgraded the charges on Friday against Marshall Judson following the deaths of two young adults at the intersection of Garey Avenue and County Road.

What we know:

The incident began when Pomona police officers responded to a domestic violence call in the 400 block of East 10th Street. 

While officers were interviewing the victim, Judson allegedly returned in a truck, intentionally struck a parked patrol vehicle, and fled the scene. 

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During the ensuing pursuit, Judson’s truck slammed into a silver Ford sedan. 

The occupants of the car, 25-year-old Jennifer Loera-Zarco and 26-year-old Marc Trejo Saldivar, were pronounced dead at the scene. 

In addition to the new murder counts, Judson was previously booked for vehicular manslaughter, DUI, and assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer.

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Two people are dead after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a violent two-vehicle collision in Pomona late Wednesday night.

What's next:

Judson is expected to appear in court on Monday for his arraignment. 

Investigators are continuing to process evidence found in his truck, including a firearm.

Police are still encouraging any witnesses to the crash or the initial incident on East 10th Street to contact the Pomona Police Department or Crime Stoppers.