OAKLEY, Calif. – A registered nurse and father of two was killed in Oakley earlier this week after a stolen car driven by teenagers slammed into his Tesla following a police chase.
Victim identified
What we know: — The victim was identified as 50-year-old Erwin De La Cruz. De La Cruz was on his way home when the crash occurred. He is survived by his wife, who is also a registered nurse, and their two sons.
Crash details
The backstory:
The incident began around 10:30 a.m. Feb. 24, when an Oakley police officer spotted a stolen vehicle speeding. The officer initiated a pursuit that traveled down Main Street, passing major intersections including Live Oak Avenue and Big Break Road.
According to police, the driver of the stolen Honda drove at excessive speeds throughout the pursuit. A sergeant decided to terminate the chase; however, the collision happened just seconds later.…