Milpitas police engaged in a high-speed chase on Sunday after a man suspected of killing his former girlfriend took off in a vehicle with her body in the backseat. The chase ended when he crashed his car by Warren Ave. in Fremont, according to a police department press release.
Police initially responded to a welfare check that was called in before 1 p.m. by a concerned party for a woman who suspected her ex-boyfriend of following her.
When officers arrived at the scene by Dixon Road and N. Milpitas Boulevard, the woman's car was peeling out of a parking lot and a witness reported that they saw her dead body in the backseat. After police gave chase, the car crashed.
The man driving, a 42-year-old San Jose resident, suffered injuries from the crash as well as reportedly self-inflicted injuries. He was taken to a hospital to receive medical treatment.
The 35-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene, likely from injuries police reported are "consistent with being assaulted with a weapon," according to the release.
According to investigators, the victim and suspect had a prior dating relationship. There is no additional threat the community.
Both identities are being withheld while the victim’s next of kin is being notified.
Anyone with information about the case is being asked to call (408) 586-2400 or leave an anonymous tip at the crime tip hotline at (408) 586-2500 or via the Milpitas police.
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