Video shows CHP chase, moments leading up to crash that killed Oakland teacher, Dr. Marvin Boomer

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Oakland, CA - The California Highway Patrol released never-before-seen video Tuesday that highlights the moments that led up to the death of Dr. Marvin Boomer.

Boomer was killed after being hit by a car seconds after CHP stopped chasing it during the evening of May 28.

The new video describes the moments when the CHP first came across a vehicle that was associated with an evading case involving Alameda County sheriff's deputies from weeks before.

That car was being driven by 19-year-old Eric Hernandez-Garcia.

CHP says around 7:30 that night, two of their officers attempted to stop Hernandez-Garcia's vehicle at a parking lot near 102nd Ave. and International Blvd.

His attorney says he was buying snacks at the convenience store there.

Video shows CHP officers pursuing him for a short time before stopping due to his reckless driving.

"For the next 13 minutes without being pursued by officers, Hernandez-Garcia drove at dangerously high speeds, sometimes nearing 100mph through the city streets and on freeways," said Shawna Pacheco, spokesperson for the CHP.

Eventually, Hernandez-Garcia parked the car. But as CHP officers attempted to arrest him, he drove off again. Shortly after, video shows Hernandez-Garcia crashing into the front of a minivan, causing moderate injuries to those inside.

When CHP arrived to the crash site, Hernandez-Garcia drove away once again. Officers soon called off the chase.

"Hernandez-Garcia continued to drive at high speeds with a flagrant disregard for the safety of others. As he approached the intersection of E 21st Street and 12th Ave., he lost control of the vehicle, struck a fire hydrant, a tree and a parked car, and ultimately two pedestrians including Dr. Boomer," Pacheco said.

After running away from the scene, video shows Hernandez-Garcia eventually being caught and arrested by officers. He was then booked into Santa Rita jail.

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