Maldonado

BACKGROUND

24 This is a Section 1983 case with the underlying facts involving a police chase and ending 25 in the death of Aimee Doughty (“decedent”). (ECF No. 1.) On November 22, 2022, decedent 26 and Anthony Jeff (“Jeff”) were traveling together in Jeff’s Ford F-150. (Id. at ¶ 18.) Decedent 27 did not know that Jeff was subject to an arrest warrant for allegedly violating the terms of his post-release community supervision. (Id. at ¶¶ 20-21.) At 7: a.m. that morning, the Fresno Police Street Violence Tactical Team began following Jeff, who eventually stopped at a gas station. (Id. at ¶¶ 23-25.) Decedent exited the truck on the passenger side, entered the gas station store, and then walked back to the truck near the driver’s side door. (Id. at ¶¶ 23, 26.) Officers then decided to attempt to arrest Jeff while the truck was parked. (Id. at ¶ 28.) However, Jeff immediately placed the vehicle in reverse and accelerated away from officers attempting to make an arrest. (Id.) Before giving chase, officers observed decedent jump into the bed of the truck. (Id. at ¶ 29.) Officers then initiated a vehicle pursuit. (Id. at…