A San Bernardino County sheriff’s deputy died from injuries suffered in a traffic collision following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle in Victorville on Monday, March 17; and the suspect being pursued was arrested on suspicion of vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated and evading.

Sheriff’s deputy Hector Cuevas Jr., 36, died in a crash amid the law enforcement pursuit, authorities said.

The crash happened at El Evado and Seneca roads after deputies began pursuing the reportedly stolen vehicle around 10:58 a.m., said Gloria Orejel, a spokesperson for the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.

Cuevas died from his injuries at the scene.