Overview
- Eric Hernandez-Garcia, 18, is scheduled to enter a plea on June 20 to felony charges, including vehicular manslaughter, in connection with the crash that killed Boomer.
- Boomer’s partner, Nina Woodruff, suffered multiple injuries and has called for an overhaul of pursuit policies after the CHP chase entered a residential area.
- Hundreds of residents attended a vigil at East 21st Street and a memorial service at Acts Full Gospel Church to honor Boomer’s legacy as a math teacher and Pathways coach.
- CHP records show ground pursuit was halted twice before the Infiniti G35 struck a minivan, a fire hydrant, a tree and Boomer at about 80 mph.
- Boomer’s family and supporters are urging the CHP to adopt alternative suspect-tracking methods to prevent future tragedies.