Pomona Couple Expecting First Child Killed in Police Pursuit

Prosecutors file murder charges against man accused of causing fatal crash

Apr. 3, 2026 at 9:53pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of shattered glass reflecting a harsh camera flash, conceptually representing the aftermath of a violent crime.The violent police pursuit that claimed the lives of an expectant Pomona couple has left their community in mourning.Pomona Today

A young Pomona couple, Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco and Marc Anthony Trejo Saldívar, were days away from welcoming their first child when they were killed in a high-speed police chase. The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has filed murder charges against Marshall Campbell Judson, 31, for their deaths as well as the death of their unborn child.

Why it matters

The tragic loss of this expectant couple has shattered their family and community, raising questions about police pursuit policies, public safety, and the impact of violent crime on innocent bystanders.

The details

Loera-Zarco, 25, and Trejo Saldívar, 26, were leaving an In-N-Out in Pomona when they were struck by Judson's vehicle during the police chase. Judson is facing charges including two counts of murder, one count of murder of the unborn child, fleeing police, assault on an officer, and a firearm offense. The couple had been preparing to welcome their baby boy the following Friday.

  • On Wednesday, Loera-Zarco and Trejo Saldívar were killed in the crash.
  • On Friday, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office filed charges against Judson.

The players

Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco

A 25-year-old Pomona resident who was pregnant and expecting her first child with her husband.

Marc Anthony Trejo Saldívar

A 26-year-old Pomona resident who was the husband of Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco and the father of their unborn child.

Marshall Campbell Judson

A 31-year-old man who has been charged with two counts of murder, one count of murder of the unborn child, fleeing police, assault on an officer, and a firearm offense.

Tony Trejo

The father of Marc Anthony Trejo Saldívar.

Sandra Saldívar

The mother of Marc Anthony Trejo Saldívar.

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What they’re saying

“He had just finished setting up the bassinet, shelves, and his baby basket.”

— Tony Trejo, Father of Marc Anthony Trejo Saldívar

What’s next

Judson is expected to appear at an arraignment hearing on Monday at the Pomona Courthouse.

The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the devastating impact of violent crime on innocent bystanders and the importance of police pursuit policies that prioritize public safety. The loss of this young, expectant couple has shattered their family and community, underscoring the need for comprehensive solutions to address the root causes of such violence.