Driver gets 30-year to life sentence for crash that killed 2 boys

A 21-year-old unlicensed driver, Angel Velasquez Salgado, who attempted to escape from police in a high-speed pursuit which resulted in a fatal crash in Mountain View that claimed the lives of two young boys, has been sentenced to 30 years to life in state prison. Salgado pleaded guilty to two counts of murder for the incident that occurred on December 8, 2023, where he crashed into a family's vehicle, killing brothers Malikai, 8, and Mason Orozco-Romero, 4. Two women in the victims' car, including the boys' mother, were injured but survived the tragic crash. Testimony revealed that officers first noticed a headlight out on Salgado's BMW, prompting them to pursue him as he made dangerous driving maneuvers to evade capture. Salgado crashed into the victims' vehicle at the 43rd Street off-ramp after a chase that spanned several freeways, resulting in the tragic loss of two young lives. Salgado fled the scene but was later apprehended, facing charges related to the fatal crash along with other incidents of hit-and-run and felony evading in a separate police chase. Salgado expressed remorse during his sentencing hearing, apologizing to the boys' family members for his actions. The devastating crash triggered discussions on police pursuit policies in San Diego, with recommendations being made to ensure public safety during such pursuits.