06/08/2026
On Sunday, June 7, at approximately 7:00 PM, officers responded to a traffic collision with injuries reported in the area of Santa Clara Dr. and Calle Del Mar. Upon arrival, officers located a black Subaru WRX with significant damage.
The initial investigation indicated that the Subaru was traveling northbound on Santa Clara Dr. when the driver lost control of the vehicle and collided with a tree. The driver of the Subaru was located outside of the vehicle. A rear passenger remained inside of the vehicle, unresponsive, suffering from significant injuries. Despite lifesaving efforts by officers and Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel, the victim identified as a 37-year-old male was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Officers conducted a DUI investigation, which resulted in the arrest of the driver, identified as 47-year-old Jorge Abascal of Covina. Abascal was booked into the Pomona City Jail on the following charges:
23153(b) VC - Driving Under the Influence Causing Injury
191.5(a) PC - Gross Vehicular Manslaughter While Intoxicated
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information regarding the collision is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department Traffic Services Bureau at (909) 802-7741 or Pomona Police Department Dispatch non-emergency line at (909) 622-1241. If you prefer to share information anonymously, you can contact our anonymous line through Los Angeles Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
