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Father of Two Dies After Police Pursuit Ends in Fatal Collision in Escondido

10 June 2026 07:50

A lawsuit filed in San Diego federal court claims that Escondido police officer Jason Ingco intentionally struck and killed Jacob Illian, 39, during a pursuit on August 21. - Illian was riding an e-bike to pick up his daughter when the pursuit began.

- The officer allegedly used his patrol car as deadly force against a non-threatening bicyclist. - The city lacks policies for pursuing bicyclists or using vehicular force, the suit alleges.

The officer has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor vehicular manslaughter and remains on paid leave.

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