The Pomona (60) Freeway in Jurupa Valley will now honor the memory of Riverside County sheriff’s deputy Isaiah Albert Cordero, who lost his life during a traffic stop last year. This announcement was made on Friday.
Senate Concurrent Resolution 16, which was co-authored by Sens. Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh, R-Beaumont, and Richard Roth, D-Riverside, officially designates a portion of the 60 between Valley Way and Pyrite Street as the “Deputy Isaiah A. Cordero Memorial Highway.” The resolution received final approval on Wednesday and did not require the governor’s signature.
According to Bogh, Deputy Isaiah Cordero’s dedication to the people of California will always be remembered as an extraordinary legacy. She emphasized that this tragic event serves as a reminder of the selflessness and courage demanded of law enforcement officers and their loved ones.
In praising Cordero, Senator Roth highlighted his determination to protect the community. He commended the fallen deputy for fearlessly confronting dangerous situations rather than fleeing from them.
Bill Young, the President of the Riverside Sheriffs’ Association, expressed appreciation for the initiative to memorialize Deputy Cordero’s name through a commemorative sign. He believes that the sign will serve as a lasting reminder of Cordero’s service.
Young emphasized that although Isaiah may no longer be with them, he will always be remembered by his fellow law enforcement officers in the Riverside County community.
Cordero, who was 32 years old, tragically lost his life on December 29 in Jurupa Valley, his hometown. He was shot by William S. McKay, a convicted felon from San Bernardino, during a traffic stop on Golden West Avenue. This marked the first line-of-duty death of a Riverside County sheriff’s deputy in 15 years.
Moments after fatally shooting Deputy Cordero, McKay was killed in a gunfight on Interstate 15 during a pursuit involving multiple law enforcement agencies. The incident occurred less than two hours after the initial shooting.
Deputy Isaiah Cordero began his career as a correctional deputy, serving in the jails from 2014 to 2017. In 2018, he underwent training at the sheriff’s academy to become a patrol deputy. From September to December 2022, he worked as a patrolman with the motor unit.
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