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News Mar 22, 2018
Cristopher Lopez was killed when a bolder was deliberately thrown off an overpass in Pasadena.-Screenshot, Courtesy ABC TV
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Cristopher Lopez was killed when a bolder was deliberately thrown off an overpass in Pasadena.- Courtesy photo / Screenshot, Courtesy ABC TV
35 lb boulder deliberately dropped on 134 freeway in Pasadena
By Terry Miller
County Supervisors announced $20,000 reward Tuesday for information regarding the person(s) responsible for dropping a boulder from the overpass at Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena onto the 134 freeway resulting in the death of Cristopher Lopez a week ago Tuesday.
On Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at approximately 8:55 p.m., Guadalupe Gutierrez was driving with her husband, Cristopher Lopez, their 4 year-old daughter and Mrs. Gutierrez’ mother westbound in the HOV lane, at approximately 70 miles per hour.
When the car passed under Orange Grove Boulevard in Pasadena, a 30-pound boulder crashed through the windshield hitting Mr. Lopez who was seated in the passenger seat. Mrs. Gutierrez drove her husband directly to Glendale Adventist Medical Center. Despite the efforts of emergency personnel, Mr. Lopez succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at the hospital. Mr. Lopez is survived by his expectant wife Guadalupe and their daughter.
– Courtesy photo
CHP Investigators are seeking witnesses who may have noticed any suspicious person(s) or activities around the area of Orange Grove Boulevard and State Route 134 freeway on the evening of the incident. Supervisor Barger encourages anyone with any information to contact investigators at the following numbers or the Crime Stoppers Hotline
California Highway Patrol officials believe a person or persons threw the boulder from an overpass of the 134 Freeway in Pasadena.
Lopez’s family and CHP officials held a news conference Thursday to urge any witnesses to come forward.
“This was an innocent family driving home,” CHP Lt. Chuck Geletko said. “Because of a careless person or persons, their lives will be forever changed.”
Gutierrez was driving a 2017 Toyota Corolla heading west in the carpool lane of the 134 Freeway.
A go fund me account has been set up and already raised over $25,000.
https://www.gofundme.com/chris-lopez-funeral If you have any information, please contact authorities.
