Pomona Pursuit Suspect Charged with Murder After Deadly Crash

Pregnant woman and her boyfriend killed in collision with fleeing driver

Apr. 5, 2026 at 2:29am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car windshield reflecting the harsh glare of a camera flash, conceptually representing the violent aftermath of a deadly crash.The aftermath of a high-speed police pursuit that ended in tragedy, exposing the grim reality of the costs of reckless driving.Pomona Today

A 31-year-old man has been charged with murder after leading police on a chase in Pomona, California that resulted in a deadly crash, killing a 25-year-old pregnant woman and her 26-year-old boyfriend. The suspect, Marshall Campbell Judson, was arrested at the scene and is facing multiple charges including two counts of murder, three counts of fleeing a pursuing officer, and one count of murder of a human fetus.

Why it matters

This tragic incident highlights the dangers of high-speed police pursuits and the devastating impact they can have on innocent bystanders. It also raises questions about domestic violence policies and whether more could have been done to prevent the initial incident that sparked the chase.

The details

According to authorities, the pursuit began when Pomona police responded to a domestic violence call on Wednesday night. When officers arrived, the suspect, Marshall Campbell Judson, returned to the scene and intentionally struck a police vehicle before leading them on a chase. The pursuit ended when Judson crashed into a Ford sedan, killing the two occupants - 25-year-old Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco, who was pregnant, and her 26-year-old boyfriend, Marc Anthony Trejo Saldivar.

  • The incident occurred on Wednesday night in Pomona, California.
  • Judson was arrested at the scene and charged on Friday.

The players

Marshall Campbell Judson

A 31-year-old man who has been charged with two counts of murder, three counts of fleeing a pursuing peace officer's motor vehicle causing death, one count of murder of a human fetus, one count of assault upon a peace officer or firefighter, and one count of carrying a concealed, loaded and unregistered firearm in a vehicle.

Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco

A 25-year-old pregnant woman who was killed in the crash.

Marc Anthony Trejo Saldivar

The 26-year-old boyfriend of Jennifer Alejandra Loera-Zarco, who was also killed in the crash.

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What they’re saying

“Oh man, they were super excited. I was excited watching them be excited, and it wasn't going to be my baby. I was going to be the grandfather.”

— Tony Trejo, Trejo-Saldivar's father

What’s next

Judson is being held on $4 million bail and is scheduled to appear in court next week for his arraignment.

The takeaway

This tragic incident underscores the devastating consequences that can result from high-speed police pursuits, particularly when they involve innocent bystanders. It also highlights the need for greater scrutiny and oversight of domestic violence response protocols to help prevent such escalations in the future.