Alejo Ruben Elias Jr, Darren Hickerson Obituary, Death – A deadly high-speed chase in Stockton on Sunday night has resulted in the deaths of three individuals, all of whom have been identified by authorities. According to the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began at around 1:40 a.m. when deputies attempted to stop a stolen vehicle near Wilson Way and Harding Way. The driver of the stolen car, later identified as 28-year-old Alejo Ruben Elias Jr. of Stockton, attempted to flee the scene, leading authorities on a pursuit.
The chase ended when Elias’ vehicle collided with another car at the intersection of Airport Way and Hazleton Avenue. The impact of the crash resulted in fatal injuries for all three people involved.
The San Joaquin County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed that the driver of the stolen vehicle, Alejo Ruben Elias Jr., was killed in the crash. In addition, two individuals in the other car, which Elias struck during the chase, also died from the collision. The victims in the other car were identified as 61-year-old Darren Hickerson and 52-year-old Anissa Lawson, both residents of Stockton.
The chase, which reached high speeds, was triggered by an attempt to apprehend Elias for driving a stolen vehicle. Deputies had initially attempted to pull over the car, but Elias refused to stop, prompting the pursuit. The crash that ultimately ended the chase also led to the tragic loss of life for those in the vehicle Elias struck.
Authorities have not released further details on the cause of the crash, but the incident remains under investigation. The loss of life has left the Stockton community mourning, and local authorities have expressed their condolences for the families affected. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office continues to look into the events leading up to the deadly crash to better understand how the situation unfolded.
The identities of the deceased were confirmed on Wednesday, after an examination by the county’s medical examiner. As of now, the sheriff’s office has not released additional information regarding the specific circumstances that led to the crash. The community remains shocked by the tragic events of that night, and the investigation into the deadly chase continues. Authorities have expressed their commitment to thoroughly investigating the incident to determine the exact sequence of events and the cause of the fatal crash.